Oral formulation of biologically active material conjugate having biotin moiety, fatty acid moiety, or combination thereof coupled thereto

ABSTRACT

The present invention relates to an oral pharmaceutical composition comprising (i) a biologically active material conjugate in which a biological active material is conjugated with a biotin moiety, a fatty acid moiety, or a combination thereof, and (ii) an excipient, wherein the absorption rate of the biologically active material is remarkably increased, whereby conventional drugs difficult to orally administer, such as proteins or peptides, can be administered orally.

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates to an oral formulation of aphysiologically active substance conjugate to which a biotin moiety, afatty acid moiety, or a combination thereof is bound. More specifically,the present invention relates to an oral pharmaceutical formulationcomprising (i) a physiologically active substance conjugate bound to abiotin moiety, a fatty acid moiety, or a combination thereof, and (ii)an excipient.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

In order for a drug to act effectively, high bioavailability must beensured. Bioavailability refers to the degree of a drug used at a targetsite after drug administration, and the degree is different depending onthe administration method, target environment, and the like. A drug maybe lost or degraded in the course of delivery from the site ofadministration to the target, depending on the mode of administration.

Typically, drug delivery of therapeutic agents including proteins andpolypeptides, etc. is divided into parenteral administration and oraladministration. Parenteral administration methods include intravenousinjection, intramuscular injection, subcutaneous injection, sublingualadministration, etc., where oral administration method means ingestionof the drug orally. Most therapeutic agents, such as proteins andpolypeptides, are administered by a parenteral method due toconsiderations of bioavailability, target environment and deliveryprocess, etc. and it is known that parenteral administration methodexhibits a direct and rapid effect. However, parenteral administrationmay cause pain or discomfort to the patient, and side effects such asinfection by injection and air embolism may appear depending on theroute. On the other hand, in the case of the oral administration method,there is an advantage in that it is convenient and the effect can becontinuously displayed by the method of direct administration by mouth.Accordingly, many pharmaceutical companies have attempted to administertherapeutic agents by oral administration, but there is a problem inthat [a drug administered by] oral administration passes through thedigestive tract, so resistance to an acidic environment and enzymaticdegradation, etc. is required. In particular, it is known that proteinsand peptides have a low bioavailability of about 0.1% when administeredorally.

In order to solve the problems of oral administration, attempts havebeen made to prepare separate [oral] formulations using surfactants andabsorption enhancers, etc. together, or to increase the delivery of thedrug by micronizing drug particles and adjusting the number ofadministrations. Such oral insulin and oral GLP-1 analogs are beingdeveloped by large pharmaceutical companies, and in addition, variousresearch and development activities for oral administration ofinterferon alpha and the like are in progress. However, peptides andprotein drugs are substances that are difficult to administer orally,and various attempts have been made to solve this problem, but it hasnot been clearly resolved so far. In particular, peptides and proteindrugs have a problem in that the oral absorption rate is not high whenadministered orally, and this results in the problem of lowpharmaceutical effect if not properly formulated.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION Field of the Invention

The object of the present invention is to provide an oral pharmaceuticalpreparation by mixing a physiologically active substance conjugate, towhich a biotin moiety, a fatty acid moiety, or a combination thereof isbound, and which has an outstanding oral absorption rate, with anexcipient. More specifically, the object of the present invention is toefficiently increase the absorption rate of a physiologically activesubstance in the body through an oral formulation comprising: aphysiologically active substance conjugate to which a biotin moiety anda fatty acid moiety are bonded; and an excipient.

Technical Solution

To achieve the object stated above, the present invention provides anoral pharmaceutical formulation comprising (i) a physiologically activesubstance conjugate bound to a biotin moiety, a fatty acid moiety, or acombination thereof, and (ii) an excipient.

Another aspect of the present invention provides an oral pharmaceuticalformulation comprising: a physiologically active substance conjugatebound to a biotin moiety and a fatty acid moiety; and an excipient.

In one embodiment of the present invention, examples of the excipientmay include bile acid, a derivative thereof, or a pharmaceuticallyacceptable salt thereof.

Further, in one embodiment of the present invention, the bile acid is atleast one selected from the group comprising glycocholic acid,glycochenodeoxycholic acid, taurochenodeoxycholic acid, taurocholicacid, deoxycholic acid, cholic acid, chenodeoxycholic acid, ursodeoxycholic acid and lithocholic acid.

Further, one embodiment of the present invention may further comprise atleast one selected from the group comprising alpha-tocopherol, malicacid, fumaric acid, ascorbic acid, butylated hydroxyanisole, butylatedhydroxy toluene, sodium phosphate, calcium phosphate, potassiumphosphate, galactose, glucose, maltose, gallic acid, propyl gallate, andpharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof.

Effects of the Invention

The present invention, by comprising a physiologically active substanceconjugate bound to a biotin moiety, a fatty acid moiety, or acombination thereof, and an excipient, provides the benefit ofsubstantially increased absorption rates in the body. Specifically, thepresent invention, by comprising an excipient to improve enzymestability, provides the benefit of substantially increased absorptionrates in the body.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 is a diagram showing the results of measuring the accumulation,in Caco-2 cells, of hGH and oral formulations comprising conjugates 68and 69 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a diagram showing the results of measuring the blood glucoseregulating ability of insulin and an oral formulation comprisingconjugate 65 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a diagram showing the results of measuring the blood glucoseregulating ability of insulin and oral formulations comprisingconjugates 65 and 66 according to an embodiment of the presentinvention.

FIG. 4 is a diagram showing the results of measuring the weight loss andfeed intake reduction effects of amylin and oral formulations comprisingconjugates 33, 36, 39, 42, 61, 62, 63 or 64 according to an embodimentof the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a diagram showing the results of measuring the blood glucoseregulating ability of an oral formulation comprising conjugate 52according to an embodiment of the present invention.

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION

The present invention relates to an oral pharmaceutical formulationcomprising (i) a physiologically active substance conjugate to which abiotin moiety and a fatty acid moiety are bound, and (ii) bile acid,propyl gallate or a combination thereof.

MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION

Hereinafter, embodiments and examples of the present invention will bedescribed in detail so that those skilled in the art to which thepresent invention belongs can readily carry out the present invention.

However, the present invention may be embodied in many different formsand is not limited to the embodiments and examples described herein.Throughout the specification of the present invention, when a part“includes” a certain component, it means that other components may befurther included, rather than excluding other components, unlessotherwise stated.

The terms “about”, “substantially”, etc., to the extent used throughoutthe specification of the present invention, are used to refer to valuesequal to or close to the numerical values inherent to the manufacturingand material tolerances stated, and are used to aid in understanding thepresent invention or prevent an unconscionable infringer from unfair useof the disclosure. The term “step of ˜(doing)” or “step of” as usedthroughout the specification of the present invention does not mean“step for ˜”.

Throughout the specification of the present invention, the term“combination thereof” included in Markush type expressions refers to amixture or combination of at least one selected from a group comprisingthe component elements stated in the Markush type expression, and meansthat at least one selected from a group comprising the componentselements is included. Throughout the specification of the presentinvention, the statement “and/or B” means “and B, or A or B.”

The present invention relates to an oral pharmaceutical formulationcomprising (i) a physiologically active substance conjugate bound to abiotin moiety, a fatty acid moiety, or a combination thereof, and (ii)an excipient.

In one aspect of the present invention, (i) is a bioactive substanceconjugate in which a biotin moiety and a fatty acid moiety are linked.

In one embodiment of the present invention, the excipient is bile acid,a derivative thereof, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.

Further, in one embodiment of the present invention, the bile acid is atleast one selected from the group comprising glycocholic acid,glycochenodeoxycholic acid, taurochenodeoxycholic acid, taurocholicacid, deoxycholic acid, cholic acid, chenodeoxycholic acid, ursodeoxycholic acid and lithocholic acid.

Further, one embodiment of the present invention may further comprise atleast one selected from the group comprising alpha-tocopherol, malicacid, fumaric acid, ascorbic acid, butylated hydroxyanisole, butylatedhydroxy toluene, sodium phosphate, calcium phosphate, potassiumphosphate, galactose, glucose, maltose, gallic acid, propyl gallate, andpharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof.

Typically, peptide and protein drugs correspond to Class 3 of theBiopharmaceutical Classification System (BCS), being highly watersoluble and having restrictions on absorption sites in thegastrointestinal tract. Peptide and protein drugs have highhydrophilicity and large molecular weight, can be degraded by gastricacid of low pH, and have low intestinal absorption rate due to attack byenzymes such as trypsin. Typically, the oral bioavailability (BA) ofpeptide and protein drugs is about 0.1%, making it difficult to use themas pharmaceutical formulations. In order to address this problem, atechnique of passing through the stomach using an enteric capsule isused, but this method is limited in that the absorption rate of peptidesand proteins cannot be fundamentally improved.

In contrast, the physiologically active substance conjugate bonded to abiotin moiety, fatty acid moiety or combination thereof according to oneembodiment of the present invention is able to promote absorption in theintestines by increasing intestinal membrane permeation.

Further, the physiologically active substance conjugate bonded to abiotin moiety, fatty acid moiety or combination thereof according to oneembodiment of the present invention is able to exhibit outstandingpharmacokinetic effects.

Further, the physiologically active substance conjugate bonded to abiotin moiety, fatty acid moiety or combination thereof according to oneembodiment of the present invention is able to protect againstdegradation of a physiologically active substance such as a peptide byenzymes, and is able to ultimately promote the permeation of theintestinal membrane by a physiologically active substance and itsabsorption in the intestine.

Further, the physiologically active substance conjugate bonded to abiotin moiety, fatty acid moiety or combination thereof according to oneembodiment of the present invention, by being bonded to biotin, which isa type of water soluble vitamin, can be absorbed by active transportthrough a sodium-dependent multivitamin transporter.

Further, the biotin moiety, fatty acid moiety or combination thereofaccording to one embodiment of the present invention may be bonded to anactive site or an inactive site of the physiologically active substance,and thus does not inhibit the activity of the physiologically activesubstance.

Further, more specifically, by preparing an oral formulation by mixingthe physiologically active substance conjugate bonded to a biotinmoiety, fatty acid moiety or combination thereof with an excipient, theabsorption rate of a peptide or protein can be further improved.

In the present invention, “unsubstituted or substituted” refers tounsubstituted or substituted. “Substituted” refers to having one or moresubstituents, and a substituent refers to a chemical moiety that iscovalently bonded or fused to any atom of a main group such as alkyleneor heteroalkylene.

In the present invention, “halo” refers to fluorine, chlorine, bromine,iodine, and the like.

In the present invention, “alkyl” refers to a monovalent moiety obtainedby removing a hydrogen atom from a carbon atom of an aliphatic oralicyclic, saturated or unsaturated hydrocarbon compound, for example,methyl, ethyl, propyl, butyl, pentyl, hexyl, n-propyl, n-butyl,n-pentyl, isopropyl, isobutyl, sec-butyl, tert-butyl, isopentyl,neopentyl and the like.

In the present invention, “heteroalkyl” is an alkyl containing one ormore heteroatoms, and the heteroatom is a heteroatom positioned at anyone carbon atom of the alkyl to replace C, CH, CH₂ or CH₃.

In the present invention, “alkylene” refers to a divalent moietyobtained by removing a hydrogen atom from a carbon atom of an aliphaticor alicyclic, saturated or unsaturated hydrocarbon compound.

In the present invention, “heteroalkylene” refers to an alkylenecontaining one or more hetero atoms.

In the present invention, “aryl” refers to a monovalent moiety obtainedby removing a hydrogen atom from an aromatic ring atom of an aromaticcompound having a ring atom. For example, “C₅₋₁₀ aryl” refers to amonovalent moiety obtained by removing a hydrogen atom from an aromaticring atom of an aromatic compound having 5 to 10 ring atoms of carbon.Examples of aryl include groups derived from benzene, acenaphthene,fluorene, phenalene, acephenanthrene and aceanthrene.

In the present invention, “heteroaryl” is an aryl containing one or moreheteroatoms, for example, pyridine, pyrimidine, benzothiophene, furyl,dioxolanyl, pyrrolyl, oxazolyl, pyridyl, pyridazinyl, pyrimidinyl,isobenzofuran, indole, isoindole, indolizine, indoline, isoindoline,purine, benzodioxane, quinoline, isoquinoline, quinolizine, benzoxazine,benzodiazine, pyridopyridine, quinoxaline, quinazoline, cinnoline,phthalazine, naphthyridine, pteridine, perimidine, pyridoindole,oxanthrene, phenoxathiin, phenazine, phenoxazine, and the like.

In the present invention, “arylene” refers to a divalent moiety obtainedby removing a hydrogen atom from an aromatic ring atom of an aromaticcompound having a ring atom.

In the present invention, “heteroarylene” refers to arylene containingone or more heteroatoms.

In the present invention, “alkenyl” is an alkyl having one or morecarbon-carbon double bonds, for example, vinyl (—CH═CH₂), 1-propenyl(—CH═CHCH₃), isopropenyl, tenyl, pentenyl, and hexenyl.

In the present invention, “alkynyl” is an alkyl group having one or morecarbon-carbon triple bonds, and examples thereof include ethynyl and2-propynyl.

In the present invention, when a part of the general formula is definedas a specific compound, it includes forms in which the compound iscombined with other components.

According to one embodiment of the present invention, the biotin moietymay be represented by General Formula A below.

Where, in General Formula A

-   -   X is a functional group capable of binding to a physiologically        active substance;    -   Y is a spacer;    -   Z is a binding unit;    -   B may be represented by the following Chemical Formula A-1;

-   -   Z is connected to        of Chemical Formula A-1,    -   T is a terminal group,    -   m is an integer of 1 to 10;    -   n is an integer of 0 or 1 to 10, where, when n=0, Y bonds        directly with B or T; and,    -   p is an integer of 0 or 1.

According to one embodiment of the present invention, in General FormulaA, X is a functional group capable of binding to a physiologicallyactive substance. Although not limited thereto, the functional group isa functional group capable of reacting with a thiol group, a carboxylgroup and/or an amine group, for example, maleimide, succinimide,N-hydroxysuccinimide, aldehyde, carboxyl group, carboxyl ester,succinimidyl ester, tetrafluorophenyl, —O— tetrafluorophenyl(TFP,2,3,5,6-tetrafluorophenyl), tetrafluorophenyl ester,pentafluorophenyl (PFP), pentafluorophenyl ester, —O-benzotriazole,benzotriazole, sulfotetrafluorophenyl (STP), sulfodichlorophenyl (SDP),nitrophenol, and nitrophenyl carbonate (NPC).

In one embodiment of the present invention, the functional group X mayretain its structure or may be eliminated or modified when bound to aphysiologically active substance.

Y is a spacer and may have a structure having cleavability in the body.Without being limited thereto, for example, Y may be a direct bond, ormay include a substituted or unsubstituted alkylene, —O—, —C(O)NR—,—C(O)O— or —C(O)—, —NR—, —NOR—, or the like. More specifically, Y may bea direct bond, or the structure of Y may include at least one of a groupcomprising substituted or unsubstituted C₁₋₅₀ linear alkylene,substituted or unsubstituted C₁₋₅₀ nonlinear alkylene, substituted orunsubstituted C₁₋₅₀ Linear heteroalkylene, substituted or unsubstitutedC₁₋₅₀ Non-linear heteroalkylene, substituted or unsubstituted C₁₋₅₀arylene, substituted or unsubstituted C₁₋₅₀ heteroarylene, —O—, —C(O),—C(O)NR—, —C(O)O—, —S—, —NR— or —NOR—, wherein R is hydrogen, orsubstituted or unsubstituted C₁₋₅₀ alkyl, substituted or unsubstitutedC₁₋₅₀ aryl, or an ethylene glycol repeating unit (—(CH₂CH₂O)_(n)—, wheren is an integer of at least 1 but not more than 20).

Z is a binding unit capable of bonding with B, and may include, forexample, but is not limited to, an amino acid, polypeptide, alkylene,amine, or polyamidoamine structure.

Non-limiting examples of the amino acid may include lysine,5-hydroxylysine, 4-oxalicine, 4-thialysine, 4-selenalysine,4-thiahomolysine, 5,5-dimethyllysine, 5,5-difluorolysine,trans-4-dihydrolysine (trans-4-dehydrolysine), 2,6-diamino-4-hexinoicacid, cis-4-dihydrolysine (cis-4-dehydrolysine), 6-N-methyllysine,diaminopimelic acid, ornithine, 3-methylornithine, α-methylornithine,citrulline, homocitrulline, arginine, aspartate, asparagine, glutamate,glutamine, histidine, omithine, proline, serine, threonine, and thelike.

In the present invention, when n is 0, B or T may be bonded directlywith X or Y (spacer).

In the present invention, T is a terminal group, and may be hydrogen orNH₂, but is not limited hereto.

In the present invention, when p is 0, B may be a terminal.

In the present invention, X—Y may together form a physiologically activesubstance binding site.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, in General FormulaA, m may be an integer of 1 to 10, and specifically may be an integer or1 to 8, 1 to 5, or 1 to 4.

In one embodiment of the present invention, X may be selected from thegroup comprising maleimide, succinimide, N-hydroxysuccinimide,succinimidyl succinate, succinimidyl glutarate, succinimidyl methylester, succinimidyl pentyl ester, Succinimidyl carbonate, p-nitrophenylcarbonate, aldehyde, amine, thiol, oxyamine, iodoacetamide, aminooxyl,hydrazide, hydroxy, propionate, pyridyl, alkyl halide, vinyl sulfone,carboxyl, hydrazide, halogen acetamide, C₂₋₅ alkynyls, C₆₋₂₀aryldisulfides, C₅₋₂₀ heteroaryldisulfide, isocyanate, thioester,iminoester, and derivatives thereof.

In a specific embodiment of the present invention, X is maleimide,N-hydroxysuccinimide, succinimidyl carbonate, p-nitrophenyl carbonate,thiol, aminooxyl, aldehyde or amine.

In a specific embodiment of the present invention, X is maleimide,N-hydroxysuccinimide, aldehyde or amine.

In one embodiment of the invention, Y is absent, or is a substituted orunsubstituted, linear or branched C₁₋₅₀ alkylene, substituted orunsubstituted, linear or branched C₁₋₅₀ heteroalkylene, substituted orunsubstituted, C₆₋₅₀ arylene, or substituted or unsubstituted C₆₋₅₀heteroarylene, where if substituted, comprises at least one selectedfrom the group comprising ═O, —C(O)NH₂, —OH, —COOH, —SH, ═NH and —NH₂.

In one embodiment of the present invention, Y comprises —C(O)—.

In one embodiment of the present invention, Y comprises —C(O)NH—.

In one embodiment of the present invention, Y is a substituted linear orbranched C₁₋₅₀ heteroalkylene, and comprises at least one —C(O)—.

In one embodiment of the present invention, Y is—(C(O))_(q)—(CH₂)_(r)—(C(O)NH)_(s)—(CH₂)_(r)—(OCH₂CH₂)_(t)—(C(O))_(q)—,wherein q, r, s, t are independently selected, q and s are 0 or 1, r isan integer of 1 to 20, and t is an integer of 0 to 20.

In one embodiment of the present invention, Y is —(CH₂)_(r)C(O)NHNH—,where r is an integer of 1 to 20.

In one embodiment of the present invention, Y comprises—C(O)—(OCH₂CH₂)_(u)—NH— as a repeating unit, where u is an integer of 1to 20.

In one embodiment of the present invention, Y comprises—C(O)—(OCH₂CH₂)_(u)—NH— as a repeating unit, where u is an integer of 2to 4.

In one embodiment of the present invention, Y comprises an amino acid asa component.

In a specific embodiment of the present invention, Y comprises glutamicacid, glutamine, glycine, isoleucine, or lysine as a component, whereeach amino acid may exist in bonded form.

In a specific embodiment of the present invention, Y comprises glutamicacid or lysine as a component.

In an embodiment of the present invention, Y comprises a fatty acid as acomponent.

In a specific embodiment of the present invention, Y comprises a C₁₂₋₂₄fatty acid, and the fatty acid exists in a bonded form.

In one embodiment of the present invention, Y is a direct bond.

In one embodiment of the present invention, Z is any one of thefollowing, each of which may be independently selected.

-   -   A) forms an amino acid or a derivative thereof together with X        or separately from X; B) is a substituted or unsubstituted        linear or branched C₁₋₅₀ heteroalkylene; where, if substituted,        comprises at least one selected from the group comprising ═O,        —C(O)NH₂, —OH, —COOH, —SH, ═NH, and —NH₂.

In one embodiment of the present invention, Z is linked to B through—NH—.

In one embodiment of the present invention, Z is a hydrophilic aminoacid or a derivative thereof.

In a specific embodiment of the present invention, Z may be selectedfrom the group comprising lysine, arginine, histidine, glutamine,asparagine, threonine, cysteine, serine and derivatives thereof.

In one embodiment of the present invention, Z comprises at least oneglycerol, at least one polyethylene glycol, or a combination thereof.

It comprises

represents a binding site; and at least one

binds to at least one of the binding sites, where u is an integer of 1to 20.

In one embodiment of the present invention, Z comprises

and —(CH₂)₃NH— is further bonded to

In one embodiment of the present invention, T may be selected from thegroup comprising amine, C₁₋₈ alkyl, C₁₋₈ alkenyl, halo, hydroxy, thiol,sulfonic acid, carboxyl, phenyl, benzyl, aldehyde, azide, cyanate,isocyanate, thiocyanate, isothiocyanate, nitrile and phosphonic acid.

In one specific aspect of the invention, T is an amine.

In one embodiment of the present invention, the biotin moiety isselected from the group comprising:

According to one embodiment of the present invention, the fatty acidmoiety may be represented by General Formula B below:

X′—Y′—W  [General Formula B]

Where, in the above formula,

-   -   X′ is a functional group capable of binding to a the        physiologically active substance;    -   Y′ is a spacer; and    -   W is a fatty acid.

In the present specification, the fatty acid includes, carboxylic acidhaving a long saturated or unsaturated aliphatic chain, including, forexample, but not limited to, caprylic acid, lauric acid, which is a typeof saturated fatty acid, Palmitic acid, Stearic acid, Arachidic acid,Cerotic acid, Myristoleic acid, which is a kind of unsaturated fattyacid, Palmitoleic acid, oleic acid, linoleic acid, alpha-linolenic acid,and the like.

According to one embodiment of the present invention, in General FormulaB, X′ is a functional group capable of binding to a physiologicallyactive substance. Here, X′ is the same as X in the General Formula A.Accordingly, in one embodiment of the present invention, the functionalgroup X′ may retain its structure or may be eliminated or modified whenbound to a physiologically active substance.

According to one embodiment of the present invention, in General FormulaB, W may correspond to a fatty acid. Here, the fatty acid includes alltypes of fatty acids, including simple, modified, added, deleted and thelike.

In one aspect of the present invention, Y is the same as Y in theGeneral Formula A above. Accordingly, in one embodiment of the presentinvention, the spacer Y′ may be a direct bond, or may include at leastone of the group comprising substituted or unsubstituted C₁₋₅₀ linearalkylene in the structure of Y, substituted or unsubstituted C₁₋₅₀non-linear alkylene, substituted or unsubstituted C₁₋₅₀ linearheteroalkylene, substituted or unsubstituted C₁₋₅₀ nonlinearheteroalkylene, substituted or unsubstituted C₁₋₅₀ arylene, substitutedor unsubstituted C₁₋₅₀ heteroarylene, —O—, —C(O), —C(O)NR—, —C(O)O—,—S—, —NR— or —NOR—, wherein R is hydrogen, or unsubstituted C₁₋₅₀ alkyl,substituted or unsubstituted C₁₋₅₀ aryl, or an ethylene glycol repeatingunit (—(CH₂CH₂O)_(n)—, where n is an integer of at least 1 but not morethan 20).

In one embodiment of the present invention, W is a substituted orunsubstituted linear or branched C₁₋₆₀ alkylene, substituted orunsubstituted linear or branched C₁₋₆₀ alkenylene, substituted orunsubstituted linear or branched C₁₋₆₀ heteroalkylene, or substituted orunsubstituted linear or branched C₁₋₆₀ heteroalkenylene, and ifsubstituted, may be substituted by at least one selected from the groupcomprising ═O, —C(O)NH₂, —OH, —COOH, —SH, ═NH, —NH₂, and halo.

In one aspect of the present invention, W is one or more substitutedC₁₂₋₂₄ alkylene or one or more substituted C₃₆₋₄₈ heteroalkylene, andwhen substituted, may include ═O or —COOH.

In one embodiment of the present invention, W is a C₁₂₋₂₄ alkylenewherein at least one is substituted or a C₃₆₋₄₈ heteroalkylene whereinat least one is substituted, and if substituted, may comprise ═O or—COOH.

In one aspect of the present invention, W in which one or more issubstituted is a substituted or unsubstituted C₁₂₋₂₄ saturated fattyacid, and when substituted, includes —COOH.

In one embodiment of the present invention, the fatty acid moiety mayhave the chemical formula of General Formula B1 below: [General FormulaB1]

X′₁—Y′—C(O)—F₁

Where, in the above formula,

-   -   X′₁ is maleimide, N-hydroxysuccinimide, aldehyde, amine,        tetrafluorophenyl ester or nitrophenol;    -   Y′ is a spacer; and    -   F₁ is a C₆₋₂₈ substituted or unsubstituted linear or branched        alkylene, or substituted or unsubstituted linear or branched        heteroalkylene.

According to one embodiment of the present invention, in General FormulaB-1, X₁ may be the same as X in General Formula A. Accordingly, in oneembodiment of the present invention, the functional group X₁ may retainits structure or may be eliminated or modified when bound to aphysiologically active substance.

Further, in General Formula B1, Y′ may be the same as Y in GeneralFormulae A and B.

In one embodiment of the present invention, Y′ is a substituted orunsubstituted C₆₋₅₀ linear or branched heteroalkylene, and ifsubstituted, comprises at least one selected from the group comprising═O, —C(O)NH₂, —OH, —COOH, —SH, ═NH and —NH₂.

In one embodiment of the present invention, Y′ may comprise—(CH₂CH₂O)—as a repeating unit.

In one embodiment of the present invention, Y′ comprises—C(O)—(OCH₂CH₂)_(u)—NH— as a repeating unit, where u is an integer of 1to 20.

In one specific embodiment of the present invention, Y′ comprises—C(O)—(OCH₂CH₂)_(u)—NH— as a repeating unit, where u is an integer of 2to 4.

In one embodiment of the present invention, Y′ comprises an amino acidor a derivative thereof as a component.

In a specific embodiment of the present invention, Y′ comprises glutamicacid, glutamine, glycine, isoleucine, or lysine as a component, whereeach amino acid may exist in bonded form.

In a specific embodiment of the present invention, Y′ comprises glutamicacid or lysine as a component.

In one embodiment of the present invention, F₁ may be a substituted orunsubstituted C₁₀₋₂₈ linear or branched alkylene.

In a specific embodiment of the present invention, the W wherein atleast one is substituted is a substituted or unsubstituted C₁₂₋₂₄saturated fatty acid, and if substituted, comprises —COOH.

In a specific embodiment of the present invention, F₁ is—(CH₂)_(v)—COOH, where v is an integer of 10 to 20.

In a specific aspect of the present invention, F₁ is—C(O)—(CH₂)_(v)—COOH, and v is an integer from 10 to 20.

In a specific embodiment of the present invention, the fatty acid moietymay be selected from the group comprising:

According to one embodiment of the present invention, the bond betweenbiotin moiety and the physiologically active substance may be formed byvarious bonds. It may be formed by bonding a functional group of abiotin moiety with a functional group of a physiologically activematerial, and may be formed as, for example, but is not limited to, athiol-ether bond or an amide bond.

In one example, the bond between the biotin moiety and thephysiologically active substance may be formed by the method of ReactionFormula 1 below. In Reaction Formula 1

represents a physiologically active substance comprising a thiol group,and represents a reaction between a biotin moiety comprising maleimideaccording to an embodiment of the present invention and a thiol group(—SH) of a cysteine residue present in the physiologically activesubstance.

In one specific example, the bond between the biotin moiety and thephysiologically active substance may be formed by the method of ReactionFormula 2 below. In Reaction Formula 2,

represents a physiologically active substance comprising an amine group,and represents a reaction between a biotin moiety comprising N-hydroxysuccinimide according to an embodiment of the present invention and anamine group (—NH₂) present in the physiologically active substance.

According to one embodiment of the present invention, there may be noparticular limitation on the physiologically active substance.

In the present invention, a physiologically active substance refers to asubstance which may be administered to the body for a specific purpose,and which causes a physiological or biochemical reaction in the body.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the physiologicallyactive substance may be a substance used in a pharmaceuticalformulation. For example, it may be a substance used for the preventionor treatment of diabetes, obesity, fatty liver disease, irritable bowelsyndrome, neurodegenerative disease, bone disease, osteoporosis, humangrowth hormone deficiency, anticancer or non-alcoholic fatty liverdisease. These are non-limiting examples, as the indications may varydepending on the type of the physiologically active substance.

According to one embodiment of the present invention, thephysiologically active substance may be, but is not limited to, apolypeptide or a non-peptidic polymer. Non-limiting examples includepolypeptide, protein, polysaccharide, or a derivative thereof.Non-limiting examples of the physiologically active substance includeglucagon (Glucagon), GLP-1 (Glucagon-like peptide-1), GLP-2(Glucagon-like peptide-2), GIP (glucose-dependent insulinotropicpolypeptide), exendin-4, insulin, parathyroid hormone, interferon,erythropoietin, calcitonin, amylin, serotonin, rituximab, trastuzumab,uricase, tissue plasminogen activator, thymoglobin, vaccine, heparin orheparin analog, antithrombin III, filgrastim, pramlintide acetate,exenatide, eptifibatide, antivenin, IgG, IgM, HGH, thyroxine, bloodclotting factors VII and VIII, glycolipids acting as therapeutic agents,and derivatives thereof.

According to one embodiment of the present invention, it may be bondedto a biotin moiety.

By bonding a biotin moiety to the physiologically active substance, itis possible to not inhibit the biological activity of thephysiologically active substance, and thereby it is possible to have thesame biological activity as the physiologically active substance or animproved biological activity.

Although not limited hereto, the physiologically active substance maycomprise an exposed —SH group, so that a biotin moiety may be bonded tothe —SH group. In addition, the physiologically active substance maycomprise an exposed —NH₃ ⁺ group or a —NH₂ group, so that a biotinmoiety may be bonded to the exposed —NH₃ ⁺ group or —NH₂ group.

According to one embodiment of the present invention, the binding siteof the biotin moiety with the physiologically active substance may beadjusted so as to bond while avoiding sites which exhibit activity.

Further, according to one embodiment of the present invention, the fattyacid moiety may be bonded directly to the physiologically activesubstance. Further, part of the fatty acid moiety may be shared with thebiotin moiety. For example, in one aspect of the following embodiments,biotin moieties B35 and B36 share the fatty acid portion which is partof a fatty acid moiety. However, this corresponds to one example and isnot limited thereto.

According to one embodiment of the present invention, the fatty acidmoiety may be bonded directly to the physiologically active substance,with the terminal of the fatty acid moiety not bonded to thephysiologically active substance bonded to the biotin moiety.

Further, according to one embodiment of the present invention, the fattyacid moiety may be bonded to the physiologically active substance, at asite of the physiologically active substance other than the site atwhich the biotin moiety is bonded.

In addition, the fatty acid moiety may also bind to the active site orthe inactive site of the biotin moiety, and may exhibit the sameproperties as the above properties.

According to one embodiment of the present invention, both the biotinmoiety and the fatty acid moiety may be bonded to the physiologicallyactive substance, and a physiologically active substance conjugate towhich both a biotin moiety and fatty acid moiety are bonded, whencompared to a conjugate to which only a biotin moiety or only a fattyacid moiety is bonded, may exhibit superior oral absorption rate,pharmacokinetics, enzyme degradation inhibition, intestinal membranepermeation, and the like.

According to one embodiment of the present invention, thephysiologically active substance may be glucagon, calcitonin, GLP-1,GLP-2, GIP, exendin-4, parathyroid hormone, insulin, amylin, humangrowth hormone or a derivative thereof.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the physiologicallyactive substance may be a polypeptide having any one of the followingamino acid sequences of SEQ ID NOs 1 to 7 or derivatives thereof.Specifically, the physiologically active substances of SEQ ID Nos: 1 to7 are, respectively glucagon derivatives (SEQ ID NO: 1), GLP-1 (SEQ IDNO: 2), GLP-2 (SEQ ID NO: 3), GIP (SEQ ID NO: 4), exendin-4 (SEQ ID NO:5), parathyroid hormone (SEQ ID NO: 6), and glucagon (SEQ ID NO: 7).

SEQ ID NO: 1: H(Aib)QGTFTSDYSKYLDEQAAKEFVQWLMNTSEQ ID NO: 2: HAEGTFTSDVSSYLEGQAAKEFIAWLVKGRSEQ ID NO: 3: HADGSFSDEMNTILDNLAARDFINWLIQTKITDSEQ ID NO: 4: YAEGTFISDYSIAMDKIHQQDFVNWLLAQKGKKNDW KHNITQSEQ ID NO: 5: HGEGTFTSDLSKQMEEEAVRLFIEWLKNGGPSSGAP PPSSEQ ID NO: 6: SVSEIQLMHNLGKHLNSMERVEWLRKKLQDVHNFSEQ ID NO: 7: HSQGTFTSDYSKYLDSRRAQDFVQWLMNT

In addition, the physiologically active substance may be proteins havingthe amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NOs: 15 and 16 or proteins having theamino acid sequence of SEQ ID NOs: 17 and 16, wherein the proteins arejoined through disulfide bonds between the 6th and 11th cysteine of SEQID NOs: 15 or 17; the 7th cysteine of SEQ ID NOs: 15 or 17 and the 7thcysteine of SEQ ID NO 16; and the 20th cysteine of SEQ ID NOs: 15 or 17and the 19th cysteine of SEQ ID NO 16. Specifically, the proteins havingthe amino acid sequences of SEQ ID NOs: 15 and 16 or physiologicallyactive substance having the amino acid sequences of SEQ ID NOs: 17 and16 represent insulin (SEQ ID NO 15 (Insulin A chain derivative) and 16(Insulin B chain)/SEQ ID NO 17 (Insulin A chain) and 16 (Insulin Bchain))

SEQ ID NO: 15 GIVEQCCTSICSLEQLENYCNSEQ ID NO: 16: FVNQHLCGSHLVEALYLVCGERGFFYTPKTSEQ ID NO: 17: GIVEQCCTSICSLYQLENYCN

According to one embodiment of the present invention, cysteine may besubstituted or inserted into the polypeptide to adjust the site ofbinding with the biotin moiety.

In a non-limiting example, any at least one of the amino acids of apolypeptide selected from the group comprising the amino acid sequencesrepresented by SEQ ID NOs: 1 through 7 may be substituted or insertedwith a cysteine amino acid. At this time, the biotin moiety bonds to the—SH group of the cysteine amino acid.

Further, any at least one of the amino acids of a polypeptide selectedfrom the group comprising the above amino acid sequences may besubstituted or inserted with a lysine amino acid. At this time, thebiotin moiety is bound to the —NH₂ group of the lysine amino acid.

Further, the polypeptide into which the cysteine amino acid is insertedmay be a polypeptide having any one of the amino acid sequences of SEQID NOs: 8 through 14 below. Specifically, the physiologically activesubstances of SEQ ID NOs: 8 through 14 below refer to thephysiologically active substances of SEQ ID NOs: 1 through 7, wherein acysteine amino acid has been substituted or inserted (for example, inthe physiologically active substance of SEQ ID NO 8, at least any one ofthe amino acids of the physiologically active substance of SEQ ID NO 1has been substituted with cysteine)

SEQ ID NO: 8: H(Aib)QGTFTSDYSKYLDEQAAKEFVQWLMNTCSEQ ID NO: 9: HAEGTFTSDVSSYLEGQAAKEFIAWLVKGRCSEQ ID NO: 10: HADGSFSDEMNTILDNLAARDFINWLIQTKITDCSEQ ID NO: 11: YAEGTFISDYSIAMDKIHQQDFVNWLLAQKGKKND WKHNITQCSEQ ID NO: 12: HGEGTFTSDLSKQMEEEAVRLFIEWLKNGGPSSGA PPPSCSEQ ID NO: 13: SVSEIQLMHNLGKHLNSMERVEWLRKKLQDVHNFCSEQ ID NO: 14: HSQGTFTSDYSKYLDSRRAQDFVQWLMNTC

According to one embodiment of the present invention, a portion of thepolypeptide may be substituted to adjust the site of binding with thebiotin moiety.

Further, according to one embodiment of the present invention, the aminoacid lysine may be substituted or inserted into the polypeptide toadjust the site of binding with the biotin moiety.

In a non-limiting example, any at least one of the amino acids of theamino acid sequence represented by SEQ ID NO 5 may be substituted orinserted with the amino acid lysine.

In another non-limiting example, any at least one of the amino acids ofthe amino acid sequence represented by SEQ ID NO 5 may be substitutedwith 2-aminoisobutyric acid (Aib), with the insertion of a lysine aminoacid. At this time, the biotin moiety is bound to the —NH₂ group of thelysine amino acid.

Further, the polypeptide wherein a portion has been substituted, orwherein a lysine amino acid has been substituted or inserted may be apolypeptide having the amino acid sequence of any one of SEQ ID NOs: 18through 21 below. Specifically, the physiologically active substances ofSEQ ID NOs: 18 through 21 below refer to exendin-4 derivatives, whereina portion of the amino acids of the physiologically active substance ofSEQ ID NO 5 has been substituted or inserted.

SEQ ID NO: 18: HGEGTFTSDLSKQMEEEAVRLFIEWLKNGGPSSGA PPPSKSEQ ID NO: 19: HGEGTFTSDLSKQMEEEAVRLFIEWLKNGGPSSGA PPPSKKKSEQ ID NO: 20: H(Aib)EGTFTSDLSKQMEEEAVRLFIEWLKNGGP SSGAPPPSKSEQ ID NO: 21: H(Aib)EGTFTSDLSKQMEEEAVRLFIEWLKNGGP SSGAPPPSKKK

According to one embodiment of the present invention, a cysteine may besubstituted or inserted into the polypeptide to adjust the site ofbinding with the biotin moiety.

In a non-limited example, any at least one of the amino acids of apolypeptide selected from the amino acid sequences of SEQ ID NOs: 1through 7 may be substituted or inserted with a cysteine amino acid.Here, the biotin moiety bonds to the —SH group of the cysteine aminoacid.

Further, any at least one of the amino acids of a polypeptide selectedfrom the group comprising the above amino acid sequences may besubstituted or inserted with a lysine amino acid. At this time, thebiotin moiety is bound to the —NH₂ group of the lysine amino acid.

Further, the polypeptide into which the cysteine amino acid is insertedmay be a polypeptide having any one of the amino acid sequences of SEQID NOs: 8 through 14 below. Specifically, the physiologically activesubstances of SEQ ID NOs: 8 through 14 below refer to thephysiologically active substances of SEQ ID NOs: 1 through 7, wherein acysteine amino acid has been substituted or inserted (for example, inthe physiologically active substance of SEQ ID NO 8, at least any one ofthe amino acids of the physiologically active substance of SEQ ID NO 1has been substituted with cysteine)

SEQ ID NO: 8: H(Aib)QGTFTSDYSKYLDEQAAKEFVQWLMNTCSEQ ID NO: 9: HAEGTFTSDVSSYLEGQAAKEFIAWLVKGRCSEQ ID NO: 10: HADGSFSDEMNTILDNLAARDFINWLIQTKITDCSEQ ID NO: 11: YAEGTFISDYSIAMDKIHQQDFVNWLLAQKGKKND WKHNITQCSEQ ID NO: 12: HGEGTFTSDLSKQMEEEAVRLFIEWLKNGGPSSGA PPPSCSEQ ID NO: 13: SVSEIQLMHNLGKHLNSMERVEWLRKKLQDVHNFCSEQ ID NO: 14: HSQGTFTSDYSKYLDSRRAQDFVQWLMNTC

According to one embodiment of the present invention, a portion of thepolypeptide may be substituted to adjust the site of binding with thebiotin moiety.

Further, according to one embodiment of the present invention, the aminoacid lysine may be substituted or inserted into the polypeptide toadjust the site of binding with the biotin moiety.

In a non-limiting example, any at least one of the amino acids of theamino acid sequence represented by SEQ ID NO 5 may be substituted orinserted with the amino acid lysine.

In another non-limiting example, any at least one of the amino acids ofthe amino acid sequence represented by SEQ ID NO 5 may be substitutedwith 2-aminoisobutyric acid (Aib), with the insertion of a lysine aminoacid. Here, the biotin moiety bonds to the —NH₂ group of the lysineamino acid.

Further, the polypeptide wherein a portion has been substituted, orwherein a lysine amino acid has been substituted or inserted may be apolypeptide having the amino acid sequence of any one of SEQ ID NOs: 18through 21 below. Specifically, the physiologically active substances ofSEQ ID NOs: 18 through 21 below refer to exendin-4 derivatives, whereina portion of the amino acids of the physiologically active substance ofSEQ ID NO 5 has been substituted or inserted.

SEQ ID NO: 18: HGEGTFTSDLSKQMEEEAVRLFIEWLKNGGPSSGA PPPSKSEQ ID NO: 19: HGEGTFTSDLSKQMEEEAVRLFIEWLKNGGPSSGA PPPSKKKSEQ ID NO: 20: H(Aib)EGTFTSDLSKQMEEEAVRLFIEWLKNGGP SSGAPPPSKSEQ ID NO: 21: H(Aib)EGTFTSDLSKQMEEEAVRLFIEWLKNGGP SSGAPPPSKKK

According to one embodiment of the present invention, thephysiologically active substance may be a polypeptide having the aminoacid sequence of SEQ ID NO 22 below, or a derivative thereof. Thephysiologically active substance of SEQ ID NO 22 below refers to amylin.

SEQ ID NO: 22: KCNTATCATQRLANFLVHSSNNFGAILSSTNVGSN TY

According to one embodiment of the present invention, a portion of theamino acid sequence represented by SEQ ID NO 22 may be substituted orinserted to adjust the site of binding with the biotin moiety.

In a non-limiting example, any at least one of the amino acid having theamino acid sequence represented by SEQ ID NO 22 may be substituted withthe amino acid proline, aspartic acid, or arginine. In anothernon-limiting example, any at least one of the amino acid having theamino acid sequence represented by SEQ ID NO 22 may be substituted withthe amino acid lysine.

Further, the polypeptide wherein a portion of the amino acidsrepresented by SEQ ID NO 22 have been substituted or inserted may be apolypeptide having the amino acid sequence of any one of SEQ ID NOs: 23through 31 below. Specifically, the physiologically active substances ofSEQ ID NOs: 23 through 31 below represent amylin derivatives wherein aportion of the amino acids of the physiologically active substance ofSEQ ID NO 22 has been substituted or inserted.

SEQ ID NO: 23: KCNTATCATQRLANFLVHSSNNFGAILSSTNVGSN TYKSEQ ID NO: 24: KCNTATCATQRLANFLVHSSNNFGPILPPTNVGSN TYSEQ ID NO: 25: KCNTATCATQRLANFLVHSSNNFGPILPPTNVGSN TYKSEQ ID NO: 26: KCNTATCATQRLADFLRHSSPNFGAIPSSTNVGSR TYSEQ ID NO: 27: KCNTATCATQRLADFLRHSSPNFGAIPSSTNVGSR TYKSEQ ID NO: 28: KCNTATCATORLADFLRHSSNNFGAIPSSTNVGSR TYSEQ ID NO: 29: KCNTATCATQRLADFLRHSSNNFGAIPSSTNVGSR TYKSEQ ID NO: 30: RCNTATCATQRLADFLRHSSNNFGAIPSSTNVGSK TYSEQ ID NO: 31: RCNTATCATQRLADFLRHSSNNFGAIPSSTNVGSK TYK

According to one embodiment of the present invention, thephysiologically active substance may be a polypeptide having the aminoacid sequence of SEQ ID NO 32 below, or a derivative thereof. Thephysiologically active substance of SEQ ID NO 32 below representsexendin-4 derivatives.

SEQ ID NO: 32: H(Aib)QGTFTSDKSKYLDERAAQDFVQWLLDGGP SSGAPPPS

According to one embodiment of the present invention, a portion of theamino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO 32 may be deleted, substituted orinserted to adjust the site of binding with the biotin moiety.

In a non-limiting example, any at least one of the amino acids of theamino acid sequence represented by SEQ ID NO 32 may be substituted withthe amino acid methionine, lysine, isoleucine, tryptophan or glycine. Inanother non-limiting example, any at least one of the amino acids of theamino acid sequence represented by SEQ ID NO 32 may be deleted.

Further, the polypeptide in which a portion of the amino acidsrepresented by SEQ ID NO 32 has been deleted, substituted or insertedmay be a polypeptide having the amino acid sequence of any one of SEQ IDNOs: 32 through 37 below. Specifically, the physiologically activesubstances of SEQ ID NOs: 33 through 37 below wherein a portion of aminoacids of the physiologically active substance of SEQ ID NO 32 has beendeleted, substituted or inserted represent exendin-4 derivatives.

SEQ ID NO: 33: H(Aib)QGTFTSDKSKYLDERAAQDFVQWLMDGGP SSGAPPPSSEQ ID NO: 34: H(Aib)QGTFTSDKSKYLDKIAAQDFVQWLIDGGP SSGAPPPSSEQ ID NO: 35: H(Aib)QGTFTSDKSWYLDKIAAQDFVQWLLGGGP SSGAPPPSSEQ ID NO: 36: H(Aib)QGTFTSDKSWYLDERAAQDFVQWLMGGGP SSGAPPPSSEQ ID NO: 37: H(Aib)QGTFTSDKSKWLDKIAAQDFVQWLIGGGP SSGAPPPS

According to one embodiment of the present invention, any at least oneof the amino acids of the amino acid sequence represented by SEQ ID NO12 may be substituted with 2-aminoisobutyric acid (Aib).

According to one embodiment of the present invention, a polypeptidewherein any at least one of the amino acids of the amino acid sequencerepresented by SEQ ID NO 12 has been substituted with 2-aminoisobutyricacid (Aib) and any at least one has been substituted withDes-amino-His(h) may be the polypeptide having the amino acid sequenceof SEQ ID NOs: 38 through 39 below. Specifically, the physiologicallyactive substances of SEQ ID NOs: 38 or 39 below, wherein amino acids ofthe physiologically active substance of SEQ ID NO 12 have beensubstituted, represent exendin-4 derivatives. More specifically, thephysiologically active substance having the amino acid sequence of SEQID NO 39 is a physiologically active substance wherein at least one ofthe amino acids has been substituted with Des-amino-His(h).

SEQ ID NO: 38: H(Aib)HGEGTFTSDLSKQMEEEAVRLFIEWLKNG GPSSGAPPPSCSEQ ID NO: 39: H(Aib)HGEGTFTSDLSKQMEEEAVRLFIEWLKNG GPSSGAPPPSC

According to one embodiment of the present invention, any at least oneof the amino acids of the amino acid sequence represented by SEQ ID NO 8may be substituted with lysine (Lys) or arginine (Arg).

A polypeptide wherein any at least one of the amino acids of the aminoacid sequence represented by SEQ ID NO 8 has been substituted withlysine or arginine may be the polypeptide having the amino acid sequenceof SEQ ID NOs: 40 through 41 below. Specifically, the physiologicallyactive substances of SEQ ID NOs: 40 or 41 below, wherein amino acids ofthe physiologically active substance of SEQ ID NO 8 have beensubstituted, represent glucagon derivatives.

SEQ ID NO: 40: H(Aib)QGTFTSDYSKYLDEQAAKEFVQWLMNTKSEQ ID NO: 41: H(Aib)QGTFTSDYSKYLDEKRAKEFVQWLMNTC

According to one embodiment of the present invention, thephysiologically active substance may be the polypeptide having the aminoacid sequence of SEQ ID NO 42 or a derivative thereof. Specifically, thephysiologically active substance of SEQ ID NO 42 represents a humangrowth hormone derivative.

SEQ ID NO: 42: MFPTIPLSRLFDNAMLRAHRLHQLAFDTYQEFEEAYIPKEQKISFLQNPQTSLCFSESIPTPSNREETQQKSNLELLRISLLLIQSWLEPVQFLRSVFANSLVYGASDSNVYDLLKDLEEGIQTLMGRLEDGSPRTGQIFKQTYSKFDTNSHNDDALLKNYGLLYCFRKDMDKVETFLRIVQCRSVEGSCGF

According to one embodiment of the present invention, thephysiologically active material to which the biotin moiety, fatty acidmoiety or a combination thereof is bonded may be covalently bonded with,or form an inclusion body (microsphere) with, any at least one selectedfrom the group comprising peptide and non-peptidic polymer, fatty acid,cholesterol, antibody, antibody fragment, albumin and fragments thereof,nucleotide, fibronectin, transferrin, FcRn binding material, saccharide,elastin, heparin, and derivatives thereof.

The non-peptidic polymer may be selected from the group comprisingpolyethylene glycol (PEG), polypropylene glycol, copolymers of ethyleneglycol and propylene glycol, polyoxyethylated polyols, polyvinyl alcohol(PVA), polysaccharides, dextran, polyvinylethyl ether, PLA (polylacticacid, polylactic acid), PLGA (polylactic-glycolic acid), lipid polymer,chitin, hyaluronic acid, and combinations thereof.

In the present invention, “derivative” means that a portion of thechemical structure has been modified by deletion, substitution,addition, or the like.

In the present invention, “pharmaceutically acceptable” means that thesubstances comprised do not substantially irritate the organism and donot inhibit biological activity and properties.

In the present invention, “pharmaceutically acceptable salt” refers to asalt having desirable biological activity that does not inhibitbiological activity and properties in humans or animals, and includes,but is not limited to, inorganic acid salts (hydrochloric acid, sulfuricacid, phosphoric acid, nitric acid), organic Acids (acetic acid, oxalicacid, maleic acid, fumaric acid, succinic acid, benzoic acid, ascorbicacid, tannic acid, pamoic acid, alginic acid, triethylamine,cyclohexylamine, pyridine), alkali metal salts (sodium salt, potassiumsalt), alkaline earth metal salts (calcium salts), ammonium salts,addition salts thereof, and the like.

In the present invention, a bile acid is an amphiphilic molecule and canpromote drug permeation through a biological membrane. A bile acid maybe absorbed in a form bonded with the physiologically active substancebound to a biotin moiety, a fatty acid moiety, or a combination thereofof the present invention, thereby minimizing the loss of thephysiologically active substance upon oral administration and therebyimproving the absorption rate in the body.

Further, a bile acid derivative in which a part of a bile acid issubstituted, deleted, or added may be appropriately selected inconsideration of cell stability, cytotoxicity, absorption rate in thebody, and the like.

In one embodiment of the present invention, the excipient comprises abile acid, a derivative thereof, or a pharmaceutically acceptable saltthereof.

In a specific embodiment of the present invention, the bile acid is atleast one selected from the group comprising glycocholic acid,glycochenodeoxycholic acid, taurochenodeoxycholic acid, taurocholicacid, deoxycholic acid, cholic acid, chenodeoxycholic acid,ursodeoxycholic acid, and lithocholic acid.

In a specific embodiment of the present invention, the bile acid is oneselected from the group comprising chenodeoxycholic acid, deoxycholicacid, cholic acid, glycocholic acid, taurocholic acid andursodeoxycholic acid.

In one embodiment of the present invention, the excipient may furthercomprise at least one selected from the group comprisingalpha-tocopherol, malic acid, fumaric acid, ascorbic acid, butylatedhydroxyanisole, butylated hydroxy toluene, sodium phosphate, calciumphosphate, potassium phosphate, galactose, glucose, maltose, gallicacid, propyl gallate, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof.

In a specific embodiment of the present invention, the excipient mayfurther comprise gallic acid, propyl gallate or a pharmaceuticallyacceptable salt thereof.

In one embodiment of the present invention, the excipient may comprisetwo or more bile acids or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof. Ina specific embodiment of the present invention, the excipient may bekenodioxycholic acid, deoxycholic acid, ursodeoxycholic acid, or apharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.

In one embodiment of the present invention, the weight ratio of (i) thephysiologically active substance bound to the biotin moiety and (ii) theexcipient is 1:0.01 to 1000. If the excipient comprises two or moredifferent excipients, the above excipient weight means the weight of allexcipients included.

More specifically, the weight ratio may be 1:0.01 to 900, 1:0.015 to850, 1:0.018 to 800, 1:0.02 to 750, 1:0.025 to 700, 1:0.028 to 650,1:0.03 to 600, 1:0.035 to 550, 1:0.038 to 500, 1:0.04 to 500, 1:0.042 to500, 1:0.045 to 500, 1:0.048 to 500, 1:0.05 to 500, 1:0.05 to 450,1:0.05 to 400, 1:0.05 to 350, 1:0.05 to 300, or 1:0.05 to 250.

In a more specific embodiment of the present invention, the excipientincludes bile acid or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, andpropyl gallate or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.

Specifically, the weight ratio of bile acid or a pharmaceuticallyacceptable salt thereof to propyl gallate or a pharmaceuticallyacceptable salt thereof may be 1:0.01 to 8. More specifically, theweight ratio may be 1:0.015 to 7.5, 1:0.018 to 7.5, 1:0.02 to 7, 1:0.025to 7, 1:0.028 to 6.5, 1:0.03 to 6.5, 1:0.035 to 6, 1:0.038 to 6, 1:0.04to 5.5, 1:0.042 to 5.5, 1:0.045 to 5, 1:0.046 to 5, 1:0.047 to 5,1:0.048 to 5, 1:0.049 to 5, or 1:0.05 to 5.

Specifically, the weight of the bile acid or a pharmaceuticallyacceptable salt thereof may be 1 mg to 1,000 mg. More specifically, theweight may be at least 25 mg, at least 50 mg, at least 100 mg, at least150 mg, at least 180 mg, at least 200 mg, at least 210 mg, at least 220mg, at least 230 mg, at least 240 mg, or at least 250 mg. However,weight of the bile acid or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereofmay be appropriately adjusted according to the patient's body weight,administration dose, number of administrations, and the like.

Specifically, the weight of propyl gallate or a pharmaceuticallyacceptable salt thereof may be 1 mg to 1,000 mg. More specifically, theweight may be at least 25 mg, at least 50 mg, at least 100 mg, at least150 mg, at least 200 mg, at least 250 mg, at least 300 mg, at least 310mg, at least 320 mg, at least 330 mg, at least 340 mg, or at least 350mg. However, the weight of propyl gallate or a pharmaceuticallyacceptable salt thereof may be appropriately adjusted according to thepatient's body weight, administration dose, number of administrations,and the like.

In one embodiment of the present invention, the oral absorption rate ofthe oral pharmaceutical formulation may be improved through binding of abiotin moiety and/or fatty acid moiety, even if [the oral pharmaceuticalformulation] does not comprise an excipient.

In a specific embodiment of the present invention, the oralpharmaceutical formulation may have an oral absorption rate at least 1.5times improved over a case wherein an excipient is not used.

Further, by using the above bile acids, derivatives thereof orpharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof as an excipient in the oralpharmaceutical formulation, the oral absorption rate may be improved by1.5 times or more.

In a more specific embodiment of the present invention, by using propylgallate or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof as an excipient inthe oral pharmaceutical formulation, the oral absorption rate may beimproved by 1.5 times or more. Here, in a case where [the formulation]comprises propyl gallate or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof,the oral absorption rate may be improved by 1.7 times or more whencompared to a case wherein only the physiologically active substance ispresent; the oral absorption rate may be improved by 1.8 times or morewhen compared to a case wherein [the physiologically active substance]is bound to a biotin moiety and/or a fatty acid moiety; and the oralabsorption rate may be improved by 2 times or more when compared to acase wherein [the physiologically active substance] is bound to a biotinmoiety and/or a fatty acid moiety and comprises a bile acid as anexcipient.

In the present specification, the excipient may further comprise aconventionally pharmaceutically acceptable excipient. Thephysiologically active material bound to the biotin moiety of thepresent invention may be formulated using an excipient, non-limitingexamples of which include stabilizer, surfactant, plasticizer,lubricant, solubilizer, buffer, sweetener, base, adsorbent, flavoringagent, binder, suspending agent, antioxidant, brightening agent, coatingagent, flavoring agent, flavoring agent, wetting agent, wetting agent,defoaming agent, chewing agent, refreshing agent, colorant, sugarcoating agent, isotonic agent, pH adjusting agent, emollient,emulsifier, adhesive, adhesion enhancer, thickening agent, thickeningagent, foaming agent, excipient, dispersing agent, propellant,disintegrating agent, disintegrating aid, fragrance, desiccant,preservative, preservative, softening agent, solvent, solubilizer,solubilizing agent, fluidizing agent, and the like.

In the present invention, the oral pharmaceutical formulation mayfurther comprise include starch, calcium carbonate, sucrose or lactose,gelatin and the like for solid preparations, and suspensions, internalsolutions, emulsions, syrups and the like for liquid preparations, andmay further comprise a lubricant, a wetting agent, a sweetener, afragrance, a preservative, and the like. In addition, calcium or VitaminD3 may be further added to enhance efficacy as a therapeutic agent forproliferative diseases or autoimmune diseases.

The object of another embodiment of the present invention is to providea use of the oral pharmaceutical formulation described in the above. Theuse of the pharmaceutical formulation may be determined according to thetype of physiologically active substance.

Here, the use of the pharmaceutical formulation may be determinedaccording to the type of physiologically active substance.

According to one embodiment of the present invention, the formulationmay be used for the prevention or treatment of diabetes, obesity, fattyliver disease, irritable bowel syndrome, neurodegenerative disease, bonedisease, osteoporosis, human growth hormone deficiency, anticancer ornon-alcoholic fatty liver disease.

According to one embodiment of the present invention, when thephysiologically active substance is GLP-1, GLP-2, GIP, insulin, amylinor a derivative thereof, the conjugate can be used for the prevention ortreatment of diabetes. Specifically, the conjugate comprising thephysiologically active substance of SEQ ID NO 12 can be used forpreventing or treating diabetes. However, this example is illustrativeand the present invention is not limited hereto.

Further, according to one embodiment of the present invention, when thephysiologically active substance is parathyroid hormone or a derivativethereof, the conjugate can be used for the prevention or treatment ofbone diseases. Specifically, the conjugate comprising thephysiologically active substance of SEQ ID NO 6 can be used for theprevention or treatment of bone diseases. However, this example isillustrative and the present invention is not limited hereto.

According to one embodiment of the present invention, when thephysiologically active substance is hGH or a derivative thereof, theconjugate can be used for preventing or treating human growth hormonedeficiency. Specifically, the conjugate comprising the physiologicallyactive substance of SEQ ID NO 42 can be used for preventing or treatinghuman growth hormone deficiency. be used for preventing or treatinghuman growth hormone deficiency. However, this example is illustrativeand the present invention is not limited hereto.

In the following, the present invention is described in detail by meansof embodiments and experimental examples. However, the followingembodiments and experimental examples are intended to exemplify thepresent invention, and the present invention is not limited thereto.

EMBODIMENTS Preparation of Biotin Moiety List of Abbreviations

-   -   HBTU: 3-[Bis(dimethylamino)methyliumyl]-3H-benzotriazole-1-oxide        hexafluorophosphate(:        3-[Bis(dimethylamino)methyliumyl]-3H-benzotriazol-1-oxide        hexafluorophosphate)    -   DIEA: Ethyldiisopropylamine    -   HATU:        1-[bis(dimethylamino)methylene]-1H-1,2,3-triacolo[4,5-b]pyridinium-3        oxide    -   hexafluorophosphate        (1-[Bis(dimethylamino)methylene]-1H-1,2,3-triazolo[4,5-b]pyridinium        3-oxide hexafluorophosphate)    -   DIC: Diisopropylcarbodiimide    -   HOBt: 1-Hydroxybenzotriazole    -   MBHA: 4-Methylbenzhydrylamine hydrochloride    -   Fmoc: 9-Fluorenylmethoxycarbonyl    -   DMF: dimethylformamide    -   SPPS: Solid Phase Peptide Synthesis    -   HPLC: High Performance Liquid Chromatography    -   LCMS: Liquid Chromatography Mass Spectrometry    -   Common SPPS method

In some cases, solid phase synthesis of a peptide can be improvedthrough use a di-peptide protected from di-peptide amide bonds havinggroups that can be cleaved under acidic conditions, for example,2-Fmoc-oxy-4-methoxybenzyl, or 2,4,6-trimethoxybenzyl. TheFmoc-protected amino acid derivative used was the recommended standard,for example: Fmoc-Ala-OH, Fmoc-Arg(Pbf)-OH, Fmoc-Asn(Trt)-OH,Fmoc-Asp(OtBu)-OH, Fmoc-Cys(Trt)-OH, Fmoc-Gln(Trt)-OH,Fmoc-Glu(OtBu)-OH, Fmoc-Gly-OH, Fmoc-His(Trt)-OH, Fmoc-Ile-OH,Fmoc-Leu-OH, Fmoc-Lys(Boc)-OH, Fmoc-Met-OH, Fmoc-Phe-OH, Fmoc-Pro-OH,Fmoc-Ser(tBu)-OH, Fmoc-Thr(tBu)-OH, Fmoc-Trp(Boc)-OH, Fmoc-Tyr(tBu)-OH,or Fmoc-Val-OH and the like supplied by Anaspec, Bachem, Iris Biotech orNovabiochem. The N-terminal amino acid was Boc protected at the alphaamino group. For example Fmoc-8-amino-3,6-dioxaoctanoic acid,Fmoc-tranexamic acid, Fmoc-isonipecotic acid, Fmoc-Glu-OtBu,Fmoc-Lys(Fmoc)-OH supplied by Anaspec, Bachem, Iris Biotech, orNovabiochem was used.

Peptide Synthesis Using SPPS

Peptides can be synthesized using general Fmoc chemistry in link amideMBHA resins using HBTU/DIEA, HATU/DIEA, or DIC/HOBt as the couplingreagents. The combinations of reactants and coupling reagents used insynthesis include the following.

TABLE 1 # Reactant Coupling Reagent 1 Fmoc-Lys (Biotin)-OH (1.5 eq) HBTU(1.42 eq) and DIEA (3.0 eq) 2 Fmoc-Lys (Biotin)-OH (2.0 eq) HBTU (1.9eq) and DIEA (4.0 eq) 3 3-(2,5-dioxo-2,5-dihydro-1H-pyrrol-1- DIC (3.0eq) and yl)propanoic acid (3.0 eq) HOBt (6.0 eq) 42,2-dimethyl-4-oxo-3,7,10,13,16,19,22- HATU (1.9 eq) andheptaoxapentacosan-25-oic acid (2.0 eq) DIEA (4.0 eq) 5Fmoc-21-amino-4,7,10,13,16,19- HATU (1.9 eq) and hexaoxaheneicosanoicacid (2.0 eq) DIEA (4.0 eq)

An exemplary protocol for the peptide synthesis process using SPPScomprises the following. 1) Add DMF to a vessel containing link amideMBHA resin and expand for 2 hours (sub: 0.68 mmol/g, 1.0 mmol, 1.47 g or5 mmol, 7.35 g, sub: 0.68 mmol/g). 2) After adding 20% piperidine/DMF,mix for 30 minutes. 3) After removing the solvent of 1)-2), wash usingDMF (30 seconds×5 times). 4) Add the reactant (one of the reactants #1to #5) and mix for 30 seconds, then add the coupling reagent (one of thecoupling reagents #1 to #5) corresponding to the reactant, and carry outnitrogen bubbling for 1 hour. 5) After adding 20 piperidine/DMF, mix for30 minutes. In the exemplary protocol of 1) to 5) above, iterativesynthesis can be performed using combinations of the reactants andcoupling reactants #1 to #5 more than once. To remove Fmoc, treatmentwith 20% piperidine/DMF solution for 30 minutes was used.

General Procedure for Peptide Purification and Analysis

Unpurified peptide was dissolved in an appropriate mixture of water, TFAand ACN, purified using preparative HPLC, dried and quantified. Theconditions for purification using preparative HPLC include those shownin Table 2 below.

TABLE 2 Purification Conditions Solvent ACN/H₂O Equipment SHIMADZULC-8A, or Gilson GX-281 Mobile A: H₂O (0.075% TFA in H₂O) Phase B: CH₃CNGradient 15-35%-60 min. Retention time: 42 min, or 20-50%-60 min.Retention time: 45 min, or 5-35%-60 min. Retention time: 50 min ColumnLuna25*200 mm, C18, 10 um, 110A + Gemin150*30 mm, C18, 5 um, 110A, orLuna50*25 mm, C18, 10 um, 100A + Gemini(R)250*50 mm, C8, 5 um, 110 FlowRate 80 mL/Min or 20 mL/Min Wavelength 220/254 nm Oven Tem. RoomTemperature

After purification using preparative HPLC, the final product wascharacterized using analytical HPLC or LCMS. As a result of theanalysis, the biotin moieties of Table 3 below were obtained.

TABLE 3 Biotin Moiety Designation B1N-Biotinoyl-N′-(6-maleiidohexanoyl)hydrazide B23-Maleimidopropionate-Lys(Biotin)-Lys(Biotin)-CONH₂ B33-Maleimidopropionate-Lys(Biotin)-Lys(Biotin)-Lys(Biotin)-CONH₂ B4propionate-N-hydroxysuccinimide ester-PEG-Lys(Biotin)-Lys(Biotin)-Lys(Biotin)-CONH₂ B53-Maleimidopropionate-PEG-Lys(Biotin)-Lys(Biotin)-Lys(Biotin)-CONH₂ B1:

B2:

B3:

B4:

B5:

Further, through the protocol 1)-5) for peptide synthesis using SPPS,purification and analysis, the following biotin moieties were obtained.In Table 4 below, X, Y, Z and B are included in the definition ofGeneral Formula A of the present specification.

TABLE 4 Biotin Moiety X Y Z Number of B (Biotin) B6  Aldehyde propaneLysine 2 B7  Maleimide butyrate Glycerol and PEG 2 B8  Maleimidebutyrate Glycerol and PEG 2 B9  N-hydroxysuccinimide butyrate Lysine 2B10 N-hydroxysuccinimide glutarate Glycerol and PEG 2 B11 MaleimidePEG12 Lysine 3 B12 N-hydroxysuccinimide PEG12 Lysine 3 B13 amine —Lysine 3 B14 Aldehyde pentane Lysine 2 B15 Maleimide adipate Glyceroland PEG 2 B16 Maleimide suberate Glycerol and PEG 2 B17 Maleimidesebacate Glycerol and PEG 2 B18 N-hydroxysuccinimide adipate Glyceroland PEG 2 B19 N-hydroxysuccinimide suberate Lysine 4 B20N-hydroxysuccinimide sebacate Lysine 4 B21 N-hydroxysuccinimide PEG6Glycerol and PEG 2 B22 Succinimidyl carbonate PEG6 Lysine 2 B23Succinimidyl carbonate PEG12 Lysine 3 B24 Succinimidyl carbonate pentaneLysine 3 B25 Succinimidyl carbonate hexane Lysine 3 B26 p-nitrophenylcarbonate PEG6 Lysine 3 B27 p-nitrophenyl carbonate PEG12 Lysine 4 B28p-nitrophenyl carbonate propane Glycerol and PEG 2 B29 p-nitrophenylcarbonate pentane Glycerol and PEG 2 B30 amine — Glycerol and PEG 2 B31thiol butyrate Lysine 2 B32 thiol glutarate Lysine 3 B33 aminoxy PEG6Lysine 3 B34 iodoacetamide PEG6 Lysine 3 B35 Maleimide EG2-EG2-Glu-C18Lysine 3 B36 Maleimide EG2-EG2-Glu-C18 Lysine 3 B37 Amine Lys-EG2 Lysine3 B38 N-hydroxysuccinimide — — 1 B35:

B36:

B37:

B38:

<Fatty Acid Moiety>

The fatty acid moiety may be prepared using methods known to the art, ora commercially obtained substance may be used.

As the fatty acid moiety, the fatty acid moieties of Table 5 below wereused.

TABLE 5 Fatty Acid Moiety Designation F1  C16-NHS F2  C16-MAL F3 C18-NHS F4  C18-MAL F5  C16-Glu-NHS F6  C16-Glu-MAL F7  C18-Glu-NHS F8 C18-Glu-MAL F9  C18-Glu-EG2-NHS F10 C18-Glu-EG2-MAL F11C18-Glu-EG2-EG2-NHS F12 C18-Glu-EG2-EG2-MAL F13 C20-Glu-EG2-EG2-NHS F14C20-Glu-EG2-EG2-MAL F15 C18-Glu-EG2-EG2-TFP F16 C18-Glu-EG2-EG2-NPC F1:

F2:

F3:

F4:

F5:

F6:

F7:

F8:

F9:

F10:

F11:

F12:

F13:

F14:

F15:

F16:

<Physiologically Active Substance (Polypeptide)>

The physiologically active substance (polypeptide) may be prepared usingmethods known to the art, or commercially obtained substances may beused. In the present invention, the sequences of the physiologicallyactive substances bound to a biotin moiety, a fatty acid moiety, or acombination thereof are shown in Table 6 below.

TABLE 6 Physiologically Active Substance (Polypeptide) SEQ ID NOAmino Acid Sequence P1 1 H(Aib)QGTFTSDYSKYLDEQAAKEFVQWLMNT P2 2HAEGTFTSDVSSYLEGQAAKEFIAWLVKGR P3 3 HADGSFSDEMNTILDNLAARDFINWLIQTKITD P44 YAEGTFISDYSIAMDKIHQQDFVNWLLAQKGKKNDW KHNITQ P5 5HGEGTFTSDLSKQMEEEAVRLFIEWLKNGGPSSGAPP PS P6 6SVSEIQLMHNLGKHLNSMERVEWLRKKLQDVHNF P7 7 HSQGTFTSDYSKYLDSRRAQDFVQWLMNT P88 H(Aib)QGTFTSDYSKYLDEQAAKEFVQWLMNTC P9 9HAEGTFTSDVSSYLEGQAAKEFIAWLVKGRC P10 10HADGSFSDEMNTILDNLAARDFINWLIQTKITDC P11 11YAEGTFISDYSIAMDKIHQQDFVNWLLAQKGKKNDW KHNITQC P12 12HGEGTFTSDLSKQMEEEAVRLFIEWLKNGGPSSGAPP PSC P13 13SVSEIQLMHNLGKHLNSMERVEWLRKKLQDVHNFC P14 14HSQGTFTSDYSKYLDSRRAQDFVQWLMNTC P15 15 GIVEQCCTSICSLEQLENYCN P16 16FVNQHLCGSHLVEALYLVCGERGFFYTPKT P17 17 GIVEQCCTSICSLYQLENYCN P18 18HGEGTFTSDLSKQMEEEAVRLFIEWLKNGGPSSGAPP PSK P19 19HGEGTFTSDLSKQMEEEAVRLFIEWLKNGGPSSGAPP PSKKK P20 20H(Aib)EGTFTSDLSKQMEEEAVRLFIEWLKNGGPSSGA PPPSK P21 21H(Aib)EGTFTSDLSKQMEEEAVRLFIEWLKNGGPSSGA PPPSKKK P22 22KCNTATCATQRLANFLVHSSNNFGAILSSTNVGSNTY P23 23KCNTATCATQRLANFLVHSSNNFGAILSSTNVGSNTY K P24 24KCNTATCATQRLANFLVHSSNNFGPILPPTNVGSNTY P25 25KCNTATCATQRLANFLVHSSNNFGPILPPTNVGSNTY K P26 26KCNTATCATQRLADFLRHSSPNFGAIPSSTNVGSRTY P27 27KCNTATCATQRLADFLRHSSPNFGAIPSSTNVGSRTYK P28 28KCNTATCATQRLADFLRHSSNNFGAIPSSTNVGSRTY P29 29KCNTATCATQRLADFLRHSSNNFGAIPSSTNVGSRTY K P30 30RCNTATCATQRLADFLRHSSNNFGAIPSSTNVGSKTY P31 31RCNTATCATQRLADFLRHSSNNFGAIPSSTNVGSKTY K P32 32H(Aib)QGTFTSDKSKYLDERAAQDFVQWLLDGGPSS GAPPPS P33 33H(Aib)QGTFTSDKSKYLDERAAQDFVQWLMDGGPSS GAPPPS P34 34H(Aib)QGTFTSDKSKYLDKIAAQDFVQWLIDGGPSSG APPPS P35 35H(Aib)QGTFTSDKSWYLDKIAAQDFVQWLLGGGPSS GAPPPS P36 36H(Aib)QGTFTSDKSWYLDERAAQDFVQWLMGGGPSS GAPPPS P37 37H(Aib)QGTFTSDKSKWLDKIAAQDFVQWLIGGGPSSG APPPS P38 38H(Aib)EGTFTSDLSKQMEEEAVRLFIEWLKNGGPSSGA PPPSC P39 39h(Aib)EGTFTSDLSKQMEEEAVRLFIEWLKNGGPSSGA PPPSC P40 40H(Aib)QGTFTSDYSKYLDEQAAKEFVQWLMNTK P41 41H(Aib)QGTFTSDYSKYLDEKRAKEFVQWLMNTC P42 42MFPTIPLSRLFDNAMLRAHRLHQLAFDTYQEFEEAYIPKEQKISFLQNPQTSLCFSESIPTPSNREETQQKSNLELLRISLLLIQSWLEPVQFLRSVFANSLVYGASDSNVYDLLKDLEEGIQTLMGRLEDGSPRTGQIFKQTYSKFDTNSHNDDALLKNYGLLYCFRKDMDKVETFLRIVQCRSVE GSCGF

Embodiment: Preparation of a Physiologically Active Substance Combinedwith a Biotin Moiety, a Fatty Acid Moiety, or a Combination ThereofPreparation Example

Using DMSO solution with 0.3% trimethylamine (TEA, Sigma) added as thereaction solvent, molar ratio mixtures of 1:X (1:0.5˜30) between thepolypeptides of Table 6 and the biotin moieties of Tables 3 through 4were reacted for at least 30 minutes each at room temperature.Thereafter, molar ratio mixtures of 1:Y (1:0.5˜20) between thepolypeptide-biotin moiety mixtures and the fatty acid moieties of Table5 were prepared and reacted for at least 90 minutes each at roomtemperature. The reactions were stopped by adding 1% Trifluoroaceticacid solution of the same volume as the volume of each mixture.

[Isolation, Purification and Confirmation]

The reaction products were isolated and purified using reverse phasehigh performance liquid chromatography. As the column, a SUPERSIL ODS-1column (10×250 mm, 5 um, LB Science, South Korea) was used. The mobilephase condition was changed linearly while maintaining a flow rate of4.7 ml/min with 30-50% Solvent B (acetonitrile with 0.1% TFA added) andSolvent A (distilled water with 0.1% TFA added). Monitoring with a UVabsorption spectrometer at 280 nm, peaks detected between 10 minutes and20 minutes were collected. The collected peaks were concentrated andpurified using ultracentrifugal filters having an appropriate molecularweight cut-off, after volatilizing organic solvents and TFA undervacuum. The purity of the purified substances was confirmed using theHPLC analysis method. Analysis was carried out at a constant temperaturenear room temperature using a Gemini C18 column (4.6×250 mm, Sum;Phenomenex, CA, USA). Analysis was carried out using the gradientelution method at a flow rate of 1 mL/min using a mobile phase comprisedof trifluoroacetic acid solution:acetonitrile mixture (at carrying mixratios). UV absorbance was observed at 280 nm.

Embodiment: Polypeptide Combined with a Biotin Moiety, a Fatty AcidMoiety or a Combination Thereof

The substances stated above were used as the biotin moiety, fatty acidmoiety and polypeptide. Methods known to the art or the method of theabove embodiment was used for binding the polypeptide to the biotinmoiety, fatty acid moiety or a combination thereof.

The polypeptides bound to a biotin moiety, fatty acid moiety or acombination thereof are as shown in Table 7 below. (Here, the molecularweights represent the measured molecular weights or the theoreticalmolecular weights).

TABLE 7 Conjugate (Polypeptide) Biotin Moiety Fatty Acid MoietyMolecular SEQ ID Order Combination Combination Weight NO No. Order No.Location No. Location (g/mol) 1 12 HGEGTFTSDLSKQMEE B1 C40 — — 4744.5EAVRLFIEWLKNGGPSS GAPPPSC 2 12 HGEGTFTSDLSKQMEE B2 C40 — — 5167.1EAVRLFIEWLKNGGPSS GAPPPSC 3 12 HGEGTFTSDLSKQMEE B3 C40 — — 5521.6EAVRLFIEWLKNGGPSS GAPPPSC 4 8 H(Aib)QGTFTSDYSKYL B1 C30 — — 3963.5DEQAAKEFVQWLMNT C 5 8 H(Aib)QGTFTSDYSKYL B2 C30 — — 4386.1DEQAAKEFVQWLMNT C 6 8 H(Aib)QGTFTSDYSKYL B3 C30 — — 4740.6DEQAAKEFVQWLMNT C 7 13 SVSEIQLMHNLGKHLN B1 C35 — — 4675.4SMERVEWLRKKLQDV HNFC 8 13 SVSEIQLMHNLGKHLN B2 C35 — — 5098.0SMERVEWLRKKLQDV HNFC 9 13 SVSEIQLMHNLGKHLN B3 C35 — — 5452.5SMERVEWLRKKLQDV HNFC 10 5 HGEGTFTSDLSKQMEE B4 K27 — — 5613.5EAVRLFIEWLKNGGPSS GAPPPS 11 12 HGEGTFTSDLSKQMEE B5 C40 — — 5857.0EAVRLFIEWLKNGGPSS GAPPPSC 12 15 GIVEQCCTSICSLEQLE B4 B-chain K29 — —7200.9 NYCN (A chain) 16 FVNQHLCGSHLVEALY — — LVCGERGFFYTPKT (B chain)13 15 GIVEQCCTSICSLEQLE B4 F1/K29 of the — — 8627.8 NYCN (A chain)B chain 16 FVNQHLCGSHLVEALY — — LVCGERGFFYTPKT (B chain) 14 12HGEGTFTSDLSKQMEE B3 C40 F1 K27 5759.4 EAVRLFIEWLKNGGPSS GAPPPSC 15 12HGEGTFTSDLSKQMEE B38 K12, K27 F2 C40 5120.9 EAVRLFIEWLKNGGPSS GAPPPSC 1612 HGEGTFTSDLSKQMEE B3 C40 F11 K27 6237.2 EAVRLFIEWLKNGGPSS GAPPPSC 1712 HGEGTFTSDLSKQMEE B38 K12, K27 F12 C40 5598.6 EAVRLFIEWLKNGGPSSGAPPPSC 18 12 HGEGTFTSDLSKQMEE B35 C40 — — 6208.4 EAVRLFIEWLKNGGPSSGAPPPSC 19 12 HGEGTFTSDLSKQMEE B36 C40 — — 6208.4 EAVRLFIEWLKNGGPSSGAPPPSC 20 18 HGEGTFTSDLSKQMEE B37 K40 — — 5565.4 EAVRLFIEWLKNGGPSSGAPPPSK 21 19 HGEGTFTSDLSKQMEE B K39, K40, — — 5251.1 EAVRLFIEWLKNGGPSSK41 GAPPPSKKK 22 19 HGEGTFTSDLSKQMEE B K39, K40, F11 K27 6241.6EAVRLFIEWLKNGGPSS K41 GAPPPSKKK 23 19 HGEGTFTSDLSKQMEE B K39, K40, F11K12 6241.6 EAVRLFIEWLKNGGPSS K41 GAPPPSKKK 24 20 H(Aib)EGTFTSDLSKOM B37K40 — — 5278.1 EEEAVRLFIEWLKNGG PSSGAPPPSK 25 21 H(Aib)EGTFTSDLSKQM BK39, K40, — — 5279.0 EEEAVRLFIEWLKNGG K41 PSSGAPPPSKKK 26 21H(Aib)EGTFTSDLSKQM B K39, K40, F11 K27 6241.6 EEEAVRLFIEWLKNGG K41PSSGAPPPSKKK 27 21 H(Aib)EGTFTSDLSKQM B K39, K40, F11 K12 5759.0EEEAVRLFIEWLKNGG K41 PSSGAPPPSKKK 28 8 H(Aib)QGTFTSDYSKYL B2 K12 C30 F65259.0 DEQAAKEFVQWLMNT C 29 8 H(Aib)QGTFTSDYSKYL B5 C30 K12 F5 4800.0DEQAAKEFVQWLMNT C 30 22 KCNTATCATORLANFL B38 K1 — — 4129.6VHSSNNFGAILSSTNV GSNTY 31 22 KCNTATCATQRLANFL B39 K1 — — 5842.7VHSSNNFGAILSSTNV GSNTY 32 23 KCNTATCATORLANFL B2 K38 F11 K1 5627.5VHSSNNFGAILSSTNV GSNTYK 33 24 KCNTATCATQRLANFL B38 K1 — — 4175.7VHSSNNFGAILSSTNV GSNTY 34 24 KCNTATCATQRLANFL B39 K1 — — 5888.8VHSSNNFGPILPPTNVG SNTY 35 25 KCNTATCATORLANFL B2 K38 F11 K1 5673.6VHSSNNFGPILPPTNVG SNTYK 36 26 KCNTATCATQRLADFL B38 K1 — — 4196.7RHSSPNFGAIPSSTNVG SRTY 37 26 KCNTATCATQRLADFL B39 K1 — — 5909.8RHSSPNFGAIPSSTNVG SRTY 38 27 KCNTATCATQRLADFL B2 K38 F11 K1 5694.5RHSSPNFGAIPSSTNVG SRTYK 39 28 KCNTATCATQRLADFL B38 K1 — — 4213.7RHSSNNFGAIPSSTNVG SRTY 40 28 KCNTATCATQRLADFL B39 K1 — — 5926.8RHSSNNFGAIPSSTNVG SRTY 41 29 KCNTATCATQRLADFL B2 K38 F11 K1 5711.5RHSSNNFGAIPSSTNVG SRTYK 42 30 RCNTATCATQRLADFL B38 K35 — — 4213.7RHSSNNFGAIPSSTNVG SKTY 43 30 RCNTATCATQRLADFL B39 K35 — — 5926.8RHSSNNFGAIPSSTNVG SKTY 44 31 RCNTATCATQRLADFL B2 K35 F11 K38 5711.5RHSSNNFGAIPSSTNVG SKTYK 45 32 H(Aib)QGTFTSDKSKYL B38 K12 — — 6112.9DERAAQDFVQWLLDG GPSSGAPPPS 46 33 H(Aib)QGTFTSDKSKYL B39 K12 — — 6131.0DERAAQDFVQWLMDG GPSSGAPPPS 47 34 H(Aib)QGTFTSDKSKYL B38 K10 — — 6069.0DKIAAQDFVQWLIDGG PSSGAPPPS 48 35 H(Aib)QGTFTSDKSWY B39 K10 — — 6069.0LDKIAAQDFVQWLLG GGPSSGAPPPS 49 36 H(Aib)QGTFTSDKSWY B3 K12 F11 K406142.0 LDERAAQDFVQWLMG GGPSSGAPPPS 50 37 H(Aib)QGTFTSDKSKW B3 K12 F12C40 6220.2 LDKIAAQDFVQWLIGG GPSSGAPPPS 51 20 H(Aib)EGTFTSDLSKQM B37 K40F11 K27 6309.3 EEEAVRLFIEWLKNGG PSSGAPPPSK 52 20 H(Aib)EGTFTSDLSKQM B38K12, K27 F11 K40 5511.3 EEEAVRLFIEWLKNGG PSSGAPPPSK 53 38H(Aib)EGTFTSDLSKQM B38 K12, K27 F12 C40 5626.5 EEEAVRLFIEWLKNGGPSSGAPPPSC 54 39 H(Aib)EGTFTSDLSKQM B38 K12, K27 F12 C40 5597.4EEEAVRLFIEWLKNGG PSSGAPPPSC 55 8 H(Aib)QGTFTSDYSKYL B38 K12 F12 C304591.3 DEQAAKEFVQWLMNT C 56 40 H(Aib)QGTFTSDYSKYL B38 K12 F11 K30 4475.1DEQAAKEFVQWLMNT K 57 41 H(Aib)QGTFTSDYSKYL B38 K12 F12 C30 4647.6DEKRAKEFVQWLMNT C 58 100 H(Aib)QGTFTSDYSKYL B1 C30 F16 K12 4679.4DEQAAKEFVQWLMNT C 59 8 H(Aib)QGTFTSDYSKYL B38 K12 F14 C30 4619.4DEQAAKEFVQWLMNT C 60 22 KCNTATCATQRLANFL B38 K1 F11 K1 4845.5VHSSNNFGAILSSTNV GSNTY 61 24 KCNTATCATORLANFL B38 K1 F11 K1 4891.6VHSSNNFGPILPPTNVG SNTY 62 26 KCNTATCATQRLADFL B38 K1 F11 K1 4912.6RHSSPNFGAIPSSTNVG SRTY 63 28 KCNTATCATQRLADFL B38 K1 F11 K1 4929.6RHSSNNFGAIPSSTNVG SRTY 64 30 RCNTATCATQRLADFL B38 K35 F11 K1 4929.6RHSSNNFGAIPSSTNVG SKTY 65 15 GIVEQCCTSICSLEQLE B38 B-chain K29 — —6000.3 NYCN (A chain) 66 16 FVNQHLCGSHLVEALY B38 B-chain K29 — — 6000.3LVCGERGFFYTPKT (B chain) B38 B-chain K29 F11/ B chain F1 6716.2 15GIVEQCCTSICSLEQLE NYCN (A chain) 67 16 FVNQHLCGSHLVEALY |B38 B-chain K29F11 B chain F1 6716.2 LVCGERGFFYTPKT (B K13, K26, — — chain) 13SVSEIQLMHNLGKHLN B38 K27 4796.7 SMERVEWLRKKLQDV HNF 68 42MFPTIPLSRLFDNAML B38 Lys random — — RAHRLHQLAFDTYQEF EEAYIPKEQKISFLQNPQTSLCFSESIPTPSNREE TQQKSNLELLRISLLLI QSWLEPVQFLRSVFAN SLVYGASDSNVYDLLKDLEEGIQTLMGRLEDG SPRTGQIFKQTYSKFDT NSHNDDALLKNYGLL YCFRKDMDKVETFLRIVQCRSVEGSCGF 69 42 MFPTIPLSRLFDNAML B38 Lys random F16 Lys randomRAHRLHQLAFDTYQEF EEAYIPKEQKISFLQNP QTSLCFSESIPTPSNREE TQQKSNLELLRISLLLIQSWLEPVQFLRSVFAN SLVYGASDSNVYDLLK DLEEGIQTLMGRLEDG SPRTGQIFKQTYSKFDTNSHNDDALLKNYGLL YCFRKDMDKVETFLRI VQCRSVEGSCGF 70 5 HGEGTFTSDLSKQMEE B38K12, K27 — — EAVRLFIEWLKNGGPSS GAPPPS 71 12 HGEGTFTSDLSKQMEE — — F1 C40EAVRLFIEWLKNGGPSS GAPPPSC 72 12 HGEGTFTSDLSKQMEE — — F12 C40EAVRLFIEWLKNGGPSS GAPPPSC (B in the table above refers to nativebiotin.)

Embodiment. Formulation of Physiologically Active Substances Combinedwith Biotin Moieties

<Formulation>

The conjugates, which are polypeptides (physiologically activesubstances) bound to a biotin moiety, fatty acid moiety or a combinationthereof prepared in accordance with the above example, were formulatedby dissolving in Hanks Balanced Salt Solution (HBSS) with specificcompositions of excipients.

Formulation Embodiment 1. Preparation of Dosage Forms ContainingConjugate 3, One Bile Acid and Propyl Gallate, and Measurement of Caco-2Cell Membrane Permeability of Bioactive Substances in the Dosage Form

Conjugate 3, which is a physiologically active substance (polypeptide)bound to a biotin moiety, was formulated by dissolving in Hanks BalancedSalt Solution (HBSS) with the compositions of excipients shown in Table8, and the Caco-2 cell membrane permeation rate was measured.

First, to form a Caco-2 cell monolayer, 1.5×10⁵ cells were dispensed perwell in a 12-transwell plate, and cultured for 3 to 4 weeks under 37° C.CO₂ conditions. For the first week, the culture medium was changed onceevery 2 days, and thereafter, culturing was performed changing theculture medium at 3-day intervals. Cells between 3 and 4 weeks afterseeding were used for the experiment. To verify formation of a cellmonolayer, the TEER value and Lucifer yellow values were measured, usingonly cell monolayers where the TEER value was 300 Ω·cm² or greater andthe measured value of Lucifer yellow permeability was within 3%. Thetranswells to be used in the experiments were washed with transportmedium (HBSS) then cultured for 1 hour in an incubator at 37° C. CO₂,after which 200 uL each of the formulation comprising the prepared agentand excipient were added to the apical side, treating the basolateralside with 1 mL transport medium not containing the agent. This wasfollowed by incubation for 2 hours in an incubator at 37° C. CO₂. 2hours later, samples of 1 mL each were taken from the basolateral side,and the permeability coefficient (Papp value) was measured using theenzyme-linked immunoassay (ELISA) method. The permeability coefficient(Papp value) was calculated as follows, and the results of analysis areas shown in Table 8.

[Papp(0⁻⁶, cm/s)=(dC_(r) /d _(t))×V_(r)/(A×C₀)]

(*dCt—concentration of permeated sample, d_(t)—drug treatment time,V_(r)—basolateral volume, A—transwell area, C₀—initially applied drugconcentration)

TABLE 8 Transmission Excipient Coefficient Test Substance ExcipientExcipient Weight ratio (Permeability Volume Volume volume weight ratio(pharmaceutically active Coefficient) Conjugate (ug/mL) Type (ug/mL)(ug/mL) (bile acid:PG) substance:excipient) (Papp) Zygote 3 27.6 — — — —— 0.6 27.6 sDC 41.5 41.5 — 1:1.5 2.1 27.6 sDC 124.4 124.4 — 1:4.5 13.327.6 sDC 41.5 62.7 2:1 1:2.3 1.9 PG 21.2 27.6 sCA 43.1 43.1 — 1:1.6 0.727.6 sCA 430.6 430.6 —  1:15.6 3.0 27.6 sCA 43.1 64.3 2:1 1:2.3 0.9 PG21.2 27.6 sGC 48.8 48.8 — 1:1.8 1 27.6 sGC 1462.8 1462.8 — 1:53  10.327.6 sGC 48.8 70   2.3:1 1:2.5 0.9 PG 21.2 27.6 sTC 53.8 53.8 — 1:1.93.8 27.6 sTC 1613.1 1613.1 —  1:58.4 11.4 27.6 sTC 53.8 75   2.5:1 1:2.71.1 PG 21.2 27.6 sCDC 41.5 41.5 — 1:1.5 7.2 27.6 sCDC 41.5 62.7 2:11:2.3 0.9 27.6 PG 21.2 27.6 sUDC 41.5 41.5 — 1:1.5 6.0 27.6 sUDC 414.6414.6 — 1:15  6.3 27.6 sUDC 41.5 62.7 2:1 1:2.3 1.6 PG 21.2 (*PG: Propylgallate, sCDC: Sodium chenodeoxycholate, sDC: Sodium deoxycholate, sCA:Sodium cholate, sUDC: Sodium ursodeoxycholate, sGC: Sodium glycocholatehydrate, sTC: Sodium taurocholate)

Formulation Embodiment 2. Preparation of Formulation Comprising aConjugate (3, 17, 52, 70) and One Bile Acid, and Measurement of Caco-2Cell Membrane Permeation Rate of Physiologically Active Substance inFormulation

Physiologically active substances bound to a biotin moiety, fatty acidmoiety or a combination thereof, prepared in accordance with the aboveexample, were formulated by dissolving in Hanks Balanced Salt Solution(HBSS) with the compositions of excipients shown in Table 9, and theCaco-2 cell membrane permeation rate was measured.

First, to form a Caco-2 cell monolayer, 1.5×10⁵ cells were dispensed perwell in a 12-transwell plate, and cultured for 3 to 4 weeks under 37° C.CO₂ conditions. For the first week, the culture medium was changed onceevery 2 days, and thereafter, culturing was performed changing theculture medium at 3-day intervals. Cells between 3 and 4 weeks afterseeding were used for the experiment. To verify formation of a cellmonolayer, the TEER value and Lucifer yellow values were measured, usingonly cell monolayers where the TEER value was 300 Ω·cm² or greater andthe measured value of Lucifer yellow permeability was within 3%. Thetranswells to be used in the experiments were washed with transportmedium (HBSS) then cultured for 1 hour in an incubator at 37° C. CO₂,after which 200 uL each of the formulation comprising the prepared agentand excipient were added to the apical side, treating the basolateralside with 1 mL transport medium not containing the agent. This wasfollowed by incubation for 2 hours in an incubator at 37° C. CO₂. 2hours later, samples of 1 mL each were taken from the basolateral side,and the permeability coefficient (Papp value) was measured using theenzyme-linked immunoassay (ELISA) method. The permeability coefficient(Papp value) was calculated as follows, and the results of analysis areas shown in Table 9.

[Papp(10⁻⁶,cm/s)=(dC_(r) /d _(t))×V_(r)/(A×C₀)]

(*dC_(r)—concentration of permeated sample, d_(t)—drug treatment time,V_(r)—basolateral volume, A—transwell area, C₀—initially applied drugconcentration)

TABLE 9 Weight Ratio Transmission (Pharmaceu- Coefficient tically(Perme- Test Substance Excipient Active Sub- ability Test Volume Volumestance:Ex- Coefficient) Substance (ug/mL) Type (ug/mL) cipient) (Papp,fold) Polypeptide 214.5 — — — 1 SEQ ID NO: 5 Polypeptide 214.5 sCDC 41.55.2:1 2 SEQ ID NO: 5 Polypeptide 214.5 sUDC 41.5 5.2:1 1 SEQ ID NO: 5Conjugate 3 27.6 — — — 64 Conjugate 3 27.6 sCDC 41.5    1:1.5 358Conjugate 3 27.6 sUDC 41.5    1:1.5 301 Conjugate 17 280.0 — — — 155Conjugate 17 280.0 sCDC 41.5 6.7:1 272 Conjugate 52 275.6 — — — 133Conjugate 52 275.6 sCDC 41.5 6.6:1 225 Conjugate 70 232.0 — — — 110Conjugate 70 232.0 sCDC 41.5 5.6:1 147 (PG: Propyl gallate, sCDC: Sodiumchenodeoxycholate, sDC: Sodium deoxycholate, sUDC: Sodiumursodeoxycholate)

Formulation Embodiment 3. Preparation of Formulation Comprising aConjugate (68, 69), One Bile Acid (Sodium Chenodeoxycholate) and PropylGallate, and Measurement of Caco-2 Cell Membrane Permeation Rate ofPhysiologically Active Substance in Formulation

Physiologically active substances bound to a biotin moiety, fatty acidmoiety or a combination thereof, prepared in accordance with the aboveexample, were formulated by dissolving in Hanks Balanced Salt Solution(HBSS) with the compositions of excipients shown in Table 11, and theCaco-2 cell membrane permeation rate was measured.

First, to form a Caco-2 cell monolayer, 7×10⁴ cells were dispensed perwell in a 96-transwell plate, and cultured in a CO₂ incubator under 37°C. temperature conditions. 24 hours later, the culture fluid was removedfrom each well and washed with HBSS, followed by addition of 100 uL ofthe prepared drug and the drug comprising excipient, and culturing in aCO₂ incubator at 37° C. After 8 minutes, each well was washed with PBSand treated with 100 uL 10% formalin, followed by reacting at roomtemperature. After 10 minutes, each well was washed with PBS and treatedwith 100 uL 0.1% TRITON X-100, followed by reacting at room temperature.After 10 minutes, each well was washed with PBS and blocked for 1 hourusing 1% BSA. This was followed by treatment with HRP Anti-GrowthHormone antibody (1:1000). After 1 hour, each well was washed with PBST,and Ultra TMB substrate solution was added. After 10 minutes, each wellwas treated with 2N HCL stop solution, and absorbance was measured at450 nM to calculate the intracellular accumulation of each substance.

The results are relative to the polypeptide of SEQ ID NO 42 as 100%. Theresults of measurement are as shown in Table 10 and FIG. 1 .

TABLE 10 Excipient Excipient Weight Ratio Test Substance Excipientweight ratio (Pharmaceutically Test Volume Volume volume (bile ActiveSubstance (ug/mL) Type (ug/mL) (ug/mL) acid:PG) Substances:Excipients) %Polypeptide 0.66 — — — — — 100 SEQ ID NO: 42 Conjugate 68 0.69 — — — — —110 Conjugate 69 0.74 — — — — — 707 Polypeptide 0.66 sCDC 41.5 43.619.8:1 1:66.1 743 SEQ ID NO: PG 2.1 (P < 0.05) 42 Conjugate 68 0.69 sCDC41.5 43.6 19.8:1 1:63.2 1533  PG 2.1 (P < 0.01) Conjugate 69 0.74 sCDC41.5 43.6 19.8:1 1:58.9 2011  PG 2.1 (P < 0.001) (PG: Propyl gallate,sCDC: Sodium chenodeoxycholate)

Formulation Embodiment 4. Preparation of Formulation ComprisingConjugate (65, 66), One Bile Acid (Sodium Chenodeoxycholate) and PropylGallate, and Measurement of Blood Glucose Regulating Ability ofPhysiologically Active Substance in Formulation

Physiologically active substances bound to a biotin moiety, fatty acidmoiety or a combination thereof, prepared in accordance with the aboveexample, were formulated by dissolving in a vehicle (0.02% polysorbate80 in 10 mM PBS (pH 7.4)) with the compositions of excipients shown inTable 11 and Table 12, then orally administered to mice, then theirblood glucose regulating ability was measured through a glucosetolerance test.

The results of measurement are as shown in FIG. 2 . At this time, asControl 1, a polypeptide wherein the proteins are joined throughdisulfide bonds between the 6th and 11th cysteine of SEQ ID NO 15; the7th cysteine of SEQ ID NO 15 and the 7th cysteine of SEQ ID NO 16; andthe 20th cysteine of SEQ ID NO 15 and the 19th cysteine of SEQ ID NO 16dissolved in the vehicle, was used. Further, as Control 2, the samepolypeptide dissolved in a formulation comprising sodiumchenodeoxycholate and propyl gallate was used. As Control 3, Conjugate65, a physiologically active substance bound to a biotin moiety,dissolved in a phosphate buffer solution not comprising bile acid andpropyl gallate was used. The hypoglycemic effects were compared from 0to 120 minutes following the glucose tolerance tests of Controls 1, 2and 3. In the results, it was found, as shown in FIG. 2 , that Conjugate65 in the formulation comprising one bile acid and propyl gallate had asuperior hypoglycemic effect.

The results of measurement are as shown in FIG. 3 . As the Control, apolypeptide wherein the proteins are joined through disulfide bondsbetween the 6th and 11th cysteine of SEQ ID NO 15; the 7th cysteine ofSEQ ID NO 15 and the 7th cysteine of SEQ ID NO 16; and the 20th cysteineof SEQ ID NO 15 and the 19th cysteine of SEQ ID NO 16 was used. In themeasurement results, as shown in FIG. 3 , the blood glucose level of theControl was lower than the untreated group. Further, it was found thatblood glucose was substantially lower (especially after 20 to 40minutes) than that of the Control following administration of Conjugate65 and Conjugate 66.

TABLE 11 Excipient Test Substance Excipient Excipient Weight Ratio TestDose sCDC PG dose weight ratio (Physiologically active DivisionSubstance (mg/kg) (mg/kg) (mg/kg) (mg/kg) (bile acid:PG)substances:Excipients) Vehicle Untreated — — — — — — 1 Group 1 VehicleUntreated — 68 34 102 2:1 — 2 Group 2 1 Control 1.4 — — — — — Group 1 2Control 1.4 68 34 102 2:1 1:70.4 Group 2 3 Control 1.5 — — — — — Group 3Triconjugate 65 4 Conjugate 1.5 68 34 102 2:1 1:68   65

TABLE 12 Test Substance Excipient Administration Excipient ExcipientWeight Ratio Test dose sCDC PG dose weight ratio (PharmaceuticallyActive Division Substance (mg/kg) (mg/kg) (mg/kg) (mg/kg) (bile acid:PG)Substance:Excipient) Vehicle Untreated — 68 34 102 2:1 Group 1 Control5.8 68 34 102 2:1 1:17.6 Group 2 Conjugate 6.0 68 34 102 2:1 1:17   65 3Conjugate 6.7 68 34 102 2:1 1:15.2 66 (PG: Propyl gallate, sCDC: Sodiumchenodeoxycholate)

Formulation Embodiment 5. Preparation of Formulation ComprisingConjugate (33, 36, 39, 42, 61 Through 64), One Bile Acid (SodiumChenodeoxycholate) and Propyl Gallate, and Measurement of the WeightReduction and Feed Intake Reduction Effect of Physiologically ActiveSubstance in the Formulation

Physiologically active substances bound to a biotin moiety, fatty acidmoiety or a combination thereof, prepared in accordance with the aboveexample, were formulated by dissolving in a vehicle (0.02% polysorbate80 in 10 mM PBS (pH 7.4)) with the compositions of excipients shown inTable 13, then administered orally to mice. Weight reduction and feedintake reduction were measured over 24 hours. The measurement resultsare shown in Table 14 and FIG. 4 .

TABLE 13 Test Substance Excipient Administration Excipient ExcipientWeight Ratio Test Dose sCDC PG dose Weight Ratio (Physiologically ActiveDivision Substance (mg/kg) (mg/kg) (mg/kg) (mg/kg) (Bile Acid:PG)Substance:Excipient) Vehicle — — 68 34 102 2:1 — 1 Polypeptide 3.9 68 34102 2:1 1:25.8 SEQ ID NO: 24 2 Conjugate 4.2 68 34 102 2:1 1:24.4 33 3Conjugate 4.9 68 34 102 2:1 1:20.9 61 4 Polypeptide 4.0 68 34 102 2:11:25.7 SEQ ID NO: 26 5 Conjugate 4.2 68 34 102 2:1 1:24.3 36 6 Conjugate4.9 68 34 102 2:1 1:20.8 62 7 Polypeptide 4.0 68 34 102 2:1 1:25.6 SEQID NO: 28 8 Conjugate 4.2 68 34 102 2:1 1:24.2 39 9 Conjugate 4.9 68 34102 2:1 1:20.7 63 10 Polypeptide 4.0 68 34 102 2:1 1:25.6 SEQ ID NO: 3011 Conjugate 4.2 68 34 102 2:1 1:24.2 42 12 Conjugate 4.9 68 34 102 2:11:20.7 64 (PG: Propyl gallate, sCDC: Sodium chenodeoxycholate)

TABLE 14 Weight loss compared Item to untreated group (%) PolypeptideSEQ ID NO: 24 −2.63 ± 1.06 Polypeptide SEQ ID NO: 26 −3.13 ± 1.05Polypeptide SEQ ID NO: 28 −1.11 ± 0.84 Polypeptide SEQ ID NO: 30 −1.17 ±0.76 Conjugate 33 −4.07 ± 1.30 Conjugate 36 −4.53 ± 0.86 Conjugate 39−1.99 ± 0.94 Conjugate 42 −2.60 ± 0.62 Conjugate 61 −2.96 ± 4.22Conjugate 62 −3.32 ± 1.31 Conjugate 63 −2.41 ± 0.78 Conjugate 64 −3.38 ±1.26

Formulation Embodiment 6. Preparation of Formulation ComprisingConjugate 3, One Bile Acid and Propyl Gallate, and Measurement ofIntestinal Absorption of Physiologically Active Substance in Formulation

Conjugate 3, a physiologically active substance bound to a biotinmoiety, was formulated by dissolving in a vehicle (saline or 0.5% CMC insaline) with the compositions of excipients shown in Table 15, thenadministered to the duodenum of experimental rats (SD rat).Pharmaceutical behavior was compared. The results are as shown in Table15 below.

TABLE 15 Excipient Excipient Weight Ratio Test Substance Bile AcidsExcipient Weight (Pharmaceutically Test Dose Dose PG dose Ratio ActiveBA substance (mg/kg) Type (mg/kg) (mg/kg) (mg/kg) (Bile acid: PG)Substance:Excipient) (%) Conjugate 0.55 sCDC 17 0 17 — 1:30.9 1.0 3 0.55sCDC 34 0 34 — 1:61.8 1.7 0.55 sCDC 68 0 68 —  1:123.6 0.4 0.55 sCDC 178.5 25.5 2:1   1:46.4 3.4 0.55 sCDC 34 17 51 2:1   1:92.7 7.1 0.55 sCDC68 34 102 2:1    1:185.5 7.8 0.55 sDC 16 0 16 — 1:29.1 0.1 0.55 sDC 32 032 — 1:58.2 0.2 0.55 SDC 65 0 65 —  1:118.2 0.3 0.55 sDC 16 8.5 24.51.9:1 1:44.5 7.8 0.55 sDC 32 17 49 1.9:1 1:89.1 13.1 0.55 sDC 65 34 991.9:1 1:180  16.3 0.55 sCA 35 0 35 — 1:63.6 0.1 0.55 sCA 71 0 71 — 1:129.1 0.5 0.55 sCA 18 8.5 26.5 2.1:1 1:48.2 1.0 0.55 sCA 35 17 522.1:1 1:94.5 3.1 0.55 sCA 71 34 105 2.1:1  1:190.9 12.4 0.55 sUDC 17 017 — 1:30.9 0.1 0.55 sUDC 34 0 34 — 1:61.8 0.2 0.55 sUDC 68 0 68 — 1:123.6 0.7 0.55 sUDC 17 8.5 25.5 2:1   1:46.4 0.3 0.55 sUDC 34 17 512:1   1:92.7 3.9 0.55 sUDC 68 34 102 2:1    1:185.5 6.9 0.55 sGC 21 0 21— 1:38.2 0.1 0.55 sGC 42 0 42 — 1:76.4 0.1 0.55 sGC 83 0 83 —  1:150.90.2 0.55 sGC 21 8.5 29.5 2.5:1 1:53.6 0.1 0.55 sGC 42 17 59 2.5:1 1:107.3 0.3 0.55 sGC 83 34 117 2.4:1  1:212.7 4.4 0.55 sTC 22 0 22 —1:40   0.4 0.55 sTC 44 0 44 — 1:80   0.1 0.55 sTC 88 0 88 — 1:160  0.80.55 sTC 44 17 61 2.6:1  1:110.9 1.5 0.55 sTC 88 34 122 2.6:1  1:221.80.9 (PG: Propyl gallate, sCDC: Sodium chenodeoxycholate, sDC: Sodiumdeoxycholate, sCA: Sodium cholate, sUDC: Sodium ursodeoxycholate, sGC:Sodium glycocholate hydrate, sTC: Sodium taurocholate)

Formulation Embodiment 7. Preparation of Formulations ComprisingConjugate (14, 16, 17, 18, 19), One Bile Acid and Propyl Gallate, andMeasurement of Intestinal Absorption of Physiologically Active Substancein Formulation

Physiologically active substances bound to a biotin moiety, fatty acidmoiety or combination thereof prepared in accordance with the aboveexample were formulated by dissolving in a vehicle (0.02% polysorbate 80in saline) with the compositions of excipients shown in Table 16, thenadministered to the duodenum of experimental rats (SD rat).Pharmaceutical behavior was compared. The results are as shown in Table16 below.

TABLE 16 Excipient Test Substance Excipient Weight Ratio AdministrationExcipient Weight (Physiologically AUC_(last) Test Dose sCDC PG DoseRatio Active (hr*ng/ BA Substance (mg/kg) (mg/kg) (mg/kg) (mg/kg)(sCDC:PG) Substance:Excipient) mL) (%) Conjugate 1,7 68 34 102 2:11:60   196.0 ± — 14 50 Conjugate 1.9 68 34 102 2:1 1:53.7 12976.4 ± 17.416 7009 Conjugatee 1.7 68 34 102 2:1 1:60   15506.1 ±  5.2 17 3709Conjugate 1.9 68 34 102 2:1 1:53.7 6383.1 ± — 18 1593 Conjugate 1.9 6834 102 2:1 1:53.7 1273.4 ± — 19 368 (PG: Propyl gallate, sCDC: Sodiumchenodeoxycholate)

Formulation Embodiment 8. Preparation of Formulation ComprisingConjugate 17, One Bile Acid (Sodium Chenodeoxycholate) and PropylGallate, and Measurement of Intestinal Absorption of PhysiologicallyActive Substance in Formulation

The biotin moiety, fatty acid moiety, or a combination thereof preparedaccording to the above example was dissolved in a vehicle with thecomposition of the excipients shown in Table 17. At this time, thevehicle was formulated by properly mixing polysorbate 80, propyleneglycol, CMC, saline or phosphate buffer. After administration of theformulation to the duodenum of SD rats, pharmacological behaviors werecompared. The results are as shown in Table 17 below.

TABLE 17 Excipient Test Substance Excipient Administration Bile AcidsExcipient Weight Weight Ratio Test Dose Dose PG Dose Ratio(Physiologically Active BA Substance (mg/kg) Type (mg/kg) (mg/kg)(mg/kg) Acid:PG) Substance:Exipient) (%) Conjugate 1.7 sCDC 34 — 34 1:200.9 17 1.7 sCDC 68 — 68 — 1:40 0.4 1.7 sUDC 68 — 68 — 1:40 0.8 1.7 sUDC102  — 102 — 1:60 1.1 1.7 sCDC + 34 + 68 — 102 — 1:60 2.3 sUDC 1.7sCDC +  34 + 102 — 136 — 1:80 2.0 sUDC 1.7 — — 68 68 — 1:40 0.6 1.7 sCDC17 34 51 1:2 1:30 10.6 1.7 sCDC 17 68 85 1:4 1:50 2.4 1.7 sCDC 34 68 1021:2 1:60 6.3 1.7 sCDC 34 68 102 1:2 1:60 4.0 1.7 sCDC 68 34 102 2:1 1:605.2 1.7 sUDC 34 34 68 1:1 1:40 7.0 1.7 sUDC 34 68 102 1:2 1:60 4.1 1.7sUDC 68 17 85 4:1 1:50 6.3 1.7 sDC 17 34 51 1:2 1:30 2.9 1.7 sDC 34 68102 1:2 1:60 6.4 1.7 sDC 68 34 102 2:1 1:60 3.9 1.7 sCDC + 34 + 68 17119 6:1 1:70 3.2 sUDC 1.7 sCDC + 34 + 68 34 136 3:1 1:80 5.9 sUDC 1.7sCDC + 34 + 68 68 170 15:1   1:100 7.4 sUDC (PG: Propyl gallate, sCDC:Sodium chenodeoxycholate, sDC: Sodium deoxycholate, sUDC: Sodiumursodeoxycholate)

A) Formulation Embodiment 9. Preparation of Formulation ComprisingConjugate 67, One Bile Acid (Sodium Chenodeoxycholate) and PropylGallate, and Measurement of Intestinal Absorption of PhysiologicallyActive Substance in Formulation

B) Conjugate 67, a physiologically active substance bound to a biotinmoiety, was formulated by dissolving in a vehicle (0.02% polysorbate 80in 10 mM PBS (pH 7.4)) with the compositions of excipients shown inTable 18, then administered to the duodenum of experimental rats (SDrat). The concentration of the physiologically active substance wasmeasured at T_(max), and the results are represented as C_(max). Theseresults were compared against results obtained by administering SEQ IDNO 6, a physiologically active substance not bound to a biotin moiety,using the same formulation. The results are as shown in Table 18 below.

TABLE 18 Test Substance Excipient Administration Excipient ExcipientWeight Ratio Test Dose sCDC PG Volume Weight (Physiologically ActiveC_(max) Substance (mg/kg) (mg/kg) (mg/kg) (mg/kg) RatioSubstance:Excipient) (ng/mL) Polypeptide 5.4 68 34 102 2:1 1:18.9  30.0SEQ ID NO: 6 Conjugate 6.2 68 34 102 2:1 1:16.4 198.1 67 (PG: Propylgallate, sCDC: Sodium chenodeoxycholate)

Formulation Embodiment 10. Preparation of Solid Formulation ComprisingConjugate 52, One Bile Acid and Propyl Gallate, and Measurement of OralAbsorption Rate

Solid formulations were prepared using Conjugate 52, a physiologicallyactive substance bound to a biotin moiety, with the compositions ofexcipients shown in Table 19. These were administered orally to BeagleDogs, and pharmaceutical behavior was compared.

The solid formulations were prepared by mixing the physiologicallyactive substance with bile acid, propyl gallate and typical excipientsused for manufacturing solid formulations (Mannitol, Crospovidone,Stearate, and the like), then preparing into granules using the drygranulation method, and preparing as tablets using a tableting machine.These were then enterically coated using a coating machine. The tabletswere prepared as immediate release and extended release tablets byadjusting the amounts of binder and disintegrant. The immediate releasetablets eluted at least 80% of the physiologically active substance(within 60 minutes under elution conditions (pH 6.8, 50 rpm, 37° C.),and the extended release tablets eluted at least 80% of thephysiologically active substance within 360 minutes under elutionconditions (pH 6.8, 50 rpm, 37° C.).

TABLE 19 Excipient Excipient Weight Test Substance Bile Acids RatioWeight Ratio Test Dose Dose PG Dose (Bile (Physiologically Active BA CVType Substance (mg/tab) Type (mg/tab) (mg/kg) (mg/tab) Acid:PG)Substance:Excipient) (%) (%) Extended Conjugate 10 sCDC 100 200 300 1:21:30 0.54 186 Release 52 Immediate 10 sCDC 100 200 300 1:2 1:30 0.92 68Release Extended 10 CDC 100 200 300 1:2 1:30 2.18 107 Release Immediate10 CDC 100 200 300 1:2 1:30 4.23 84 Release Extended 10 sCDC 100 200 5001:1 1:50 6.81 94 Release sUDC 200 Immediate 10 sCDC 100 200 500 1:1 1:5010.08 117 Release sUDC 200 Extended 10 CDC 100 200 500 1:1 1:50 2.79 175Release UDC 200 Immediate 10 CDC 100 200 500 1:1 1:50 5.21 119 ReleaseUDC 200 A) (PG: Propyl gallate, sCDC: Sodium Chenodeoxycholate, sDC:Sodium deoxycholate, sCA: Sodium cholate, sUDC: Sodium ursodeoxycholate,sGC: Sodium glycocholate, sTC: Sodium taurocholate)

B) Formulation Embodiment 11. Preparation of Formulation ComprisingConjugate 52, One Bile Acid (Sodium Chenodeoxycholate) and PropylGallate, and Measurement of Blood Glucose Regulating Ability ofPhysiologically Active Substance in Formulation

C) Physiologically active substances bound to a biotin moiety, fattyacid moiety or combination thereof prepared in accordance with the aboveexample were formulated by dissolving in a vehicle (0.02% polysorbate 80in 10 mM PBS (pH 7.4)) with the compositions of excipients shown inTable 20, then orally administered to mice. Their blood glucoseregulating ability was measured through glucose tolerance tests.

D) The results of measurement were as shown in FIG. 5 . As the Control,Conjugate 52 dissolved at two different doses in phosphate buffersolution not comprising bile acid and propyl gallate was used, and thehypoglycemic effects from 0 minutes to 120 minutes after the glucosetolerance tests were compared. As a result, as shown in FIG. 5 , adose-dependent hypoglycemic effect was found compared to the Controlafter administration of Conjugate 52 in the formulation comprising onebile acid and propyl gallate.

TABLE 20 Excipient Test Substance Excipient Administration ExcipientWeight Weight Ratio Dose sCDC PG Dose Ratio (Physiologically Active ItemTest Substance (mg/kg) (mg/kg) (mg/kg) (mg/kg) (Bile acid:PG)Substance:Excipient) Vehicle 1 Untreated — — — — — — Group 1 Vehicle 2Untreated — 68 34 102 2:1 — Group 2 1 Control Group 5.51 — — — — —Conjugate 52 2 Conjugate 52 5.51 68 34 102 2:1 1:18.5

Formulation Embodiment 12. Evaluation of the Antidiabetic Effect ofPhysiologically Active Substance in Formulations Comprising Conjugate 3,One Bile Acid (Sodium Chenodeoxycholate) and Propyl Gallate

Physiologically active substances bound to biotin moiety prepared inaccordance with the above example were formulated by dissolving in avehicle with the compositions of excipients shown in Table 21. Thesewere orally administered to mice twice daily over 8 weeks, and changesin glycated hemoglobin were measured.

The measurement results are as shown in Table 21. Conjugate 3 dissolvedin two different formulations was used as the test substance, andglycate hemoglobin testing was carried out after administering for 8weeks. In the results, it was confirmed, as shown in Table 21, that theglycated hemoglobin reduction effect of Conjugate 3 in a formulationcomprising one bile acid and propyl gallate was superior to that of aformulation comprising Labrasol and Poloxamer 188.

TABLE 21 Test Substance Administration Excipient ΔGlycated Test DoseLabrazol Poloxamer 188 sCDC PG Hemoglobin Type Substance (mg/kg) (mg/kg)(mg/kg) (mg/kg) (mg/kg) (%) Vehicle Untreated — 100 0.4 — — +2.02 1Group 1 Vehicle Untreated — — — 68 34 +2.38 2 Group 2 1 Conjugate 3 0.55100 0.4 — — −1.40 2 Conjugate 3 0.55 — — 68 34 −2.22

Formulation Embodiment 13. Evaluation of the Antidiabetic Effect ofPhysiologically Active Substance in Formulations Comprising Conjugate 3,One Bile Acid (Sodium Chenodeoxycholate) and Propyl Gallate

Conjugate 3, a physiologically active substance bound to a biotinmoiety, was formulated by dissolving in a vehicle with the compositionsof excipients shown in Table 22. These were administered to the duodenumof experimental beagles, and pharmaceutical behavior was compared. Theresults are as shown in Table 22.

TABLE 22 Test Substance Excipient Bio- Admini- Poloxamer sCDC PG avail-Test stration Dose Labrazol 188 (mg/ (mg/ ability Substance (mg/kg)(mg/kg) (mg/kg) kg) kg) (%) Conjugate 3 0.25 100 0.4 — — 0.32 ± 0.06Conjugate 3 0.25 — — 68 34 1.61 ± 0.81

Formulation Embodiment 14. Evaluation of the Antidiabetic Effect ofPhysiologically Active Substance in Formulation Comprising Conjugate 56,One Bile Acid (Sodium Chenodeoxycholate) and Propyl Gallate

Physiologically active substances bound to a biotin moiety prepared inaccordance with the above example were formulated by dissolving in avehicle with the compositions of excipients shown in Table 23. Thesewere orally administered to mice once daily over 3 weeks, and changes inglycated hemoglobin were measured.

The results of measurement were as shown in Table 23. Results ofglycated hemoglobin tests after three weeks of administration confirmedthat oral administration of Conjugate 56 in a formulation comprising onebile acid and propyl gallate exhibited a glycated hemoglobin reductioneffect.

TABLE 23 Test Substance Administra- Excipient ΔGlycated Test tion DosesCDC PG Hemoglobin Item Substance (mg/kg) (mg/kg) (mg/kg) (%) VehicleUntreated — 68 34 +0.20 ± 0.48 Group 1 Conjugate 56 1.343 68 34 −0.47 ±0.34 2 Conjugate 56 4.475 68 34 −0.98 ± 0.67

Embodiment: Pharmaceutical Formulations Comprising PharmaceuticallyActive Substances Bound to Biotin Moieties and Excipients

Measurement of Solubility of Each Formulation

The solubility of physiologically active substance bound to biotinmoieties prepared in accordance with the above example in formulationswas measured. Conjugate 3 was dissolved in a vehicle (saline) orexcipient shown in the table below at a concentration of 2.2 mg/mL, thenthe solution was filtered and the concentration of Conjugate 3 in thesolution was measured using an HPLC. As shown in Table 24 below, thesolubility of Conjugate 3 in saline was 0.081 mg/mL, and it can be seenthat in the following combinations of excipients the solubility ofConjugate 3 was increased by 12 to 27 times.

TABLE 24 Test Substance Excipient Solubility Conjugate TestConcentration Type Volume (mg/mL) Conjugate 3 2.2 mg/mL — — 0.081Conjugate 3 2.2 mg/mL sCDC 27 mg/mL 2.2 PG 14 mg/mL Conjugate 3 2.2mg/mL sDC 26 mg/mL 2.2 PG 13 mg/mL Conjugate 3 2.2 mg/mL sCA 28 mg/mL1.4 PG 14 mg/mL Conjugate 3 2.2 mg/mL sGC 33 mg/mL 1.0 PG 17 mg/mLConjugate 3 2.2 mg/mL sTC 35 mg/mL 1.0 PG 18 mg/mL Conjugate 3 2.2 mg/mLsUDC 27 mg/mL 2.2 PG 14 mg/mL

Those skilled in the art will recognize, or be able to ascertain usingno more than routine experimentation, many equivalents to the specificembodiments of the invention described herein. Such equivalents areintended to be included in the scope of the following claims. The abovedescription of the present application is for illustration, and those ofordinary skill in the art to which the present application pertains willunderstand that it can be easily modified into other specific formswithout changing the technical idea or essential features of the presentapplication. Therefore, it should be understood that the embodimentsdescribed above are illustrative in all respects and non-limiting. Forexample, each component described as a single type may be implemented ina distributed manner, and likewise components described as distributedmay be implemented in a combined form. All changes or modificationsderived from the meaning and scope of the claims to be described below,and equivalents thereof, may be construed as being included in the scopeof the present invention.

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The oral formulations of the present invention can efficiently increaseabsorption in the body, and thus can be usefully used in thepharmaceutical field.

1. An oral pharmaceutical formulation comprising (i) a physiologicallyactive substance conjugate bound to a biotin moiety, a fatty acidmoiety, or a combination thereof, and (ii) an excipient.
 2. The oralpharmaceutical formulation of claim 1, wherein the (i) physiologicallyactive substance conjugate bound to a biotin moiety, a fatty acidmoiety, or a combination thereof, is selected from the group consistingof glucagon (Glucagon), GLP-1 (Glucagon-like peptide-1), GLP-2(Glucagon-like peptide-2), GIP (glucose-dependent insulinotropicpolypeptide), exendin-4, insulin, parathyroid hormone, interferon,erythropoietin, calcitonin, amylin, serotonin, rituximab, trastuzumab,uricase, tissue plasminogen activator, thymoglobin, vaccine, heparin orheparin analog, antithrombin III, filgrastim, pramlintide acetate,exenatide, eptifibatide, antivenin, IgG, IgM, HGH, thyroxine, bloodclotting factors VII and VIII, glycolipids acting as therapeutic agents,and derivatives thereof.
 3. The oral pharmaceutical formulation of claim1, wherein the (i) physiologically active substance conjugate bound to abiotin moiety, a fatty acid moiety, or a combination thereof, isselected from the group consisting of polypeptides comprising the aminoacid sequences of SEQ ID NOs: 1 through 14 and SEQ ID NOs: 18 through42, and derivatives thereof.
 4. The oral pharmaceutical formulation ofclaim 1, wherein the (i) physiologically active substance conjugatebound to a biotin moiety, a fatty acid moiety, or a combination thereof,is a polypeptide comprising amino acid sequences of SEQ ID NOs: 15 and16 or a derivative thereof; or a polypeptide comprising amino acidsequences of SEQ ID NOs: 17 and 16 or a derivative thereof.
 5. The oralpharmaceutical formulation of claim 1, wherein the biotin moiety isrepresented by General Formula A below:

wherein X is a functional group capable of binding to a physiologicallyactive substance; Y is a spacer; Z is a binding unit; B is representedby Chemical Formula A-1;

Z is connected to

of Chemical Formula A-1; T is a terminal group; m is an integer of 1 to10; n is 0 or an integer of 1 to 10, and when n=0, Y is directly bondedto B or T; p is an integer of 0 or
 1. 6. The oral pharmaceuticalformulation of claim 5, wherein X is selected from the group consistingof maleimide, succinimide, N-hydroxysuccinimide, succinimidyl succinate,succinimidyl glutarate, succinimidyl methyl ester, succinimidyl pentylester, succinimidyl carbonate, p-nitrophenyl carbonate, aldehyde, amine,thiol, oxyamine, iodoacetamide, aminooxyl, hydrazide, hydroxy,propionate, pyridyl, alkyl halide, vinyl sulfone, carboxyl, hydrazide,halogen acetamide, C₂₋₅ alkynyl, C₆₋₂₀ aryldisulfide, C₅₋₂₀heteroaryldisulfide, isocyanate, thioester, iminoester, and derivativesthereof.
 7. The oral pharmaceutical formulation of claim 5, wherein Y isabsent, or is a substituted or unsubstituted linear or branched C₁₋₅₀alkylene, substituted or unsubstituted linear or branched C₁₋₅₀heteroalkylene, substituted or unsubstituted C₆₋₅₀ arylene, orsubstituted or unsubstituted C₆₋₅₀ heteroarylene, and if substituted,comprises at least one moiety selected from the group comprising ═O,—C(O)NH₂, —OH, —COOH, —SH, ═NH and —NH₂.
 8. The oral pharmaceuticalformulation of claim 5, wherein Y comprises —C(O)—(OCH₂CH₂)_(u)—NH— as arepeating unit, where u is an integer of 1 to
 20. 9. The oralpharmaceutical formulation of claim 5, wherein Y comprises glutamicacid, glutamine, glycine, isoleucine, or lysine as a component.
 10. Theoral pharmaceutical formulation of claim 5, wherein Z is any one of thefollowing, each of which may be independently selected: A) forms anamino acid or a derivative thereof together with X or separately from X;B) is a substituted or unsubstituted linear or branched C₁₋₅₀heteroalkylene, where, if substituted, comprises at least one selectedfrom the group consisting of comprising ═O, —C(O)NH₂, —OH, —COOH, —SH,═NH, and —NH₂.
 11. The oral pharmaceutical formulation of claim 5,wherein T is selected from the group comprising: amine, C₁₋₈ alkyl, C₁₋₈alkenyl, halo, hydroxy, thiol, sulfonic acid, carboxyl, phenyl, benzyl,aldehyde, azide, cyanate, isocyanate, thiocyanate, isothiocyanate,nitrile and phosphonic acid.
 12. The oral pharmaceutical formulation ofclaim 1, wherein the (i) physiologically active substance conjugate isbound to a biotin moiety, a fatty acid moiety, or a combination thereof,and the biotin moiety is selected from the group consisting of:


13. The oral pharmaceutical formulation of claim 1, wherein the (i)physiologically active substance conjugate is bound to a biotin moiety,a fatty acid moiety, or a combination thereof, and the fatty acid moietyis represented by General Formula B below:X′—Y′—W wherein in the above formula, X′ is a functional group capableof binding to a the physiologically active substance; Y′ is a spacer;and W is a fatty acid.
 14. The physiologically active substanceconjugate of claim 13, wherein X′ is selected from the group consistingof maleimide, succinimide, N-hydroxysuccinimide, succinimidyl succinate,succinimidyl glutarate, succinimidyl methyl ester, succinimidyl pentylester, succinimidyl carbonate, p-nitrophenyl carbonate, aldehyde, amine,thiol, oxyamine, iodoacetamide, aminooxyl, hydrazide, hydroxy,propionate, pyridyl, alkyl halide, vinyl sulfone, carboxyl, hydrazide,halogen acetamide, C₂₋₅ alkynyl, C₆₋₂₀ aryldisulfide, C₅₋₂₀heteroaryldisulfide, isocyanate, thioester, iminoester,tetrafluorophenyl ester, nitrophenyl carbonate, nitrophenyl andderivatives thereof.
 15. The physiologically active substance conjugateof claim 13, wherein Y′ is a direct bond, or the structure of Y includesat least one of the group consisting of substituted or unsubstitutedC₁₋₅₀ linear alkylene, substituted or unsubstituted C₁₋₅₀ non-linearalkylene, substituted or unsubstituted C₁₋₅₀ linear heteroalkylene,substituted or unsubstituted C₁₋₅₀ nonlinear heteroalkylene, substitutedor unsubstituted C₁₋₅₀ arylene, substituted or unsubstituted C₁₋₅₀heteroarylene, —O—, —C(O), —C(O)NR—, —C(O)O—, —S—, —NR— or —NOR—,wherein R is hydrogen, or unsubstituted C₁₋₅₀ alkyl, substituted orunsubstituted C₁₋₅₀ aryl, or an ethylene glycol repeating unit(—(CH₂CH₂O)_(n)—, where n is an integer of at least 1 but not more than20).
 16. The physiologically active substance conjugate of claim 13,wherein Y′ comprises —C(O)—(OCH₂CH₂), —NH— as a repeating unit, andwhere u is an integer of 1 to
 20. 17. The physiologically activesubstance conjugate of claim 13, wherein Y′ comprises glutamic acid,glutamine, glycine, isoleucine, or lysine as a component.
 18. The oralpharmaceutical formulation of claim 1, wherein the (i) physiologicallyactive substance conjugate bound to a biotin moiety, a fatty acidmoiety, or a combination thereof, the fatty acid moiety is the oralpharmaceutical formulation selected from the group comprising:


19. The oral pharmaceutical formulation of claim 1, wherein theexcipient comprises a bile acid, a derivative thereof, or apharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.
 20. The oral pharmaceuticalformulation of claim 19, wherein the bile acid is at least one selectedfrom the group consisting of glycocholic acid, glycochenodeoxycholicacid, taurochenodeoxycholic acid, taurocholic acid, deoxycholic acid,cholic acid, chenodeoxycholic acid, ursodeoxycholic acid, andlithocholic acid.
 21. The oral pharmaceutical formulation of claim 19,wherein the bile acid is selected from the group consisting ofcomprising chenodeoxycholic acid, deoxycholic acid, cholic acid,glycocholic acid, taurocholic acid and ursodeoxycholic acid.
 22. Theoral pharmaceutical formulation of claim 19, wherein the excipientfurther comprises at least one selected from the group consisting ofalpha-tocopherol, malic acid, fumaric acid, ascorbic acid, butylatedhydroxyanisole, butylated hydroxy toluene, sodium phosphate, calciumphosphate, potassium phosphate, galactose, glucose, maltose, gallicacid, propyl gallate, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof. 23.The oral pharmaceutical formulation of claim 19, wherein the excipientfurther comprises gallic acid, propyl gallate or a pharmaceuticallyacceptable salt thereof.
 24. The oral pharmaceutical formulation ofclaim 1, wherein the weight ratio of (i) the physiologically activesubstance bound to the biotin moiety and (ii) the excipient is between1:0.01 and
 1000. 25. The oral pharmaceutical formulation of claim 1,wherein the weight ratio of (i) the physiologically active substancebound to the biotin moiety and (ii) the excipient is between 1:0.1 and500.
 26. The oral pharmaceutical formulation of claim 1, wherein theexcipient comprises gallic acid, propyl gallate or a pharmaceuticallyacceptable salt thereof, and the weight ratio of bile acid or apharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof and propyl gallate or apharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof is between 1:0.01 and
 8. 27.The oral pharmaceutical formulation of claim 1, wherein the excipientcomprises gallic acid, propyl gallate or a pharmaceutically acceptablesalt thereof; and the oral formulation comprises between 1 and 1000 mgbile acid or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof; and between 1and 1000 mg propyl gallate or a pharmaceutically acceptable saltthereof.